Brad grew up in an extended family that drank and discovered the joy of alcohol himself in his mid-teens.  He realized that he drank differently than his friends and never tired where drink was involved. It wasn’t till his early thirties when he had a young family that Brad found himself prioritizing drinking ahead of the family.  In his early forties he was given the choice between family and booze and decided to go to Alcoholics Anonymous.  It took about 90 days before he felt at home in AA and has now been in AA for over 6 years.

Dean’s mum and dad weren’t drinkers themselves but life was a bit dysfunctional. He also started drinking in his mid-teens and found that it provided a massive relief from anxiety.  Dean continued drinking for the next 14 years and after a series of rock bottoms, being drunk all the time and feeling hopeless despair, he moved back home.  He had some local friends who helped him into AA and although he didn’t feel comfortable at first, found recovery and has been in AA now for 18 years.

If you think that alcohol may be a problem then Alcoholics Anonymous could help you. Give them a call on 1300 222 222 or see their website aa.org.au.