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From Crashing Cars to Healing Scars | Army National Guard Veteran Bud's Sobriety Story
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What does it take to go from living as a blackout alcoholic to experiencing decades of freedom in sobriety?
In this inspiring episode of This Sober Vet, Army National Guard Warrant Officer Veteran Bud shares his remarkable journey through alcoholism, destructive choices, and the life-changing transformation he found through faith and long-term recovery.
Bud reflects on how alcohol controlled his early years, the consequences of blackout drinking—including crashing cars—and the turning point that led him to surrender his life to God. Today, after decades of sobriety, he continues to inspire others with a message of hope, healing, and redemption.
Whether you're a Veteran, active-duty service member, first responder, family member, or someone struggling with alcohol addiction, Bud's story is proof that no one is too far gone to recover.
In this episode:
- Early alcoholism and blackout drinking
- The consequences of alcohol addiction
- An Army National Guard Veteran's recovery journey
- Faith and Christian recovery
- Healing emotional scars through sobriety
- Living with decades of lasting sobriety
Sobriety isn't just about stopping the drinking—it's about becoming the person you were created to be.
Our mission is simple: Normalize sobriety with Veterans.
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