E199: "High Bottom" Doesn't Mean No Bottom- Redefining Rock Bottom in Modern Recovery
Episode description
Are you questioning your relationship with alcohol but thinking "I haven't lost everything yet"? In this raw and revealing episode, we dive into what it really means to be a "high bottom" alcoholic in today's world.
Matt shares his personal struggle with Step One, challenging the traditional "rock bottom" narrative from the 1930s Big Book. From the exhausting mental gymnastics of "just one drink" to the profound revelation that unmanageability isn't always about losing homes or jobs – sometimes it's the quiet chaos in your head that's the real wake-up call.
Key moments in this episode:
- The eye-opening story of a family gathering that became a battlefield of "should I drink?" decisions
- Why comparing your story to others might be keeping you stuck
- The unexpected conversation with a well-heeled woman that changed everything
- What unmanageability really looks like when you still have the house, the job, and the family
Whether you identify as a "high bottom" drinker or you're just questioning your relationship with alcohol, this episode offers a fresh perspective on what it means to be powerless over alcohol in today's world. You don't have to wait until you lose it all to make a change.
🎧 First episode in our special series exploring the 12 Steps through a modern lens.
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