John grew up in a family surrounded by alcoholism. Being the youngest kid by a long way he felt a little different and found alcohol when he was 15 years old. It had an immediate effect and became part of John’s daily life, so he eventually lost interest in school. He went on to maintain his drinking whilst married and working but eventually it all collapsed around him. Alcoholics Anonymous enabled John to stop drinking and start living again but it wasn’t until he depended on a higher power and worked the 12 steps that he began to fully recover. After 42 years sober in AA John is enjoying the benefits of sobriety.

If you’re having trouble with alcohol and think that AAcould help you then phone 1300 222 222 or see their website aa.org.au