How a Single AA Meeting Turned Pain into Purpose | Jimmy R.

Meet Jimmy—a man whose early life was scarred by abuse, alcoholism, and abandonment. His father, a traumatized WWII veteran, once told him, “I never loved you.” That moment, and many like it, shaped a young man who would spiral into addiction, bouncing from jails to detox centers, chasing relief and belonging.

Jimmy’s story unfolds with raw vulnerability—from his chaotic childhood and dropping out of school, to seizures, blackouts, and sleeping next to padlocked doors. But amidst the pain, a turning point: a man named JoJo, a Maverick-driving, toothless AA sponsor, who told Jimmy he could stay with him. That day, hope was born. It’s been 42 years since that drink. This episode dives into the power of brotherhood, mentorship, and the kind of love that addiction tries to destroy.

If you’ve ever felt unloved, alone, or hopeless, this epi ...