Join us as Wayne Giles courageously shares his struggles and setbacks in the ‘Step 1 Wayne Lived Experience Series.’ After achieving a year and a half of sobriety, a significant milestone by any measure, Wayne faced a daunting relapse. This episode delves deep into the moments that led to him living out of his car, struggling to reconnect with the principles he learned in recovery. This part of his journey highlights the non-linear and challenging nature of addiction recovery, where each step forward can sometimes be met with steps back. Reflecting on the teachings of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, Wayne’s experience illustrates the essential truth that recovery is a continuous process that often requires facing and overcoming numerous obstacles. As Joe often points out, recognizing one’s powerlessness and the unmanageability of life due t ...