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Cross-Addicted to Alcohol, Drugs, Gambling, Women & Nicotine | A SHOCKING Story of Recovery
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Ronnie’s story is one of the most powerful recovery journeys you will ever hear.
In this episode of Rise Above, Ronnie opens up about his unbelievable transformation — from being a professional soccer star drafted #1 in the country, battling alcohol addiction, Valium dependence, cocaine, compulsive gambling, and lying, to becoming a man with 35 years sober and 31 years free from gambling.
Ronnie shares:
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How a Valium prescription at 14 years old led to 20 years of addiction
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What it was like gambling while playing professional soccer
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Losing everything — including trust, money, family, and self-respect
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The $25,000 he stole from his own brother
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The brutal reality of detox, rehab, and psych wards
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How the 12 Steps, God, and service saved his life
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Making amends to the man who raised his children after addiction
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Building a successful business after recovery
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Teaching young people how to truly work the steps
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What it really takes to stay sober one day at a time
This episode is for anyone struggling with addiction, gambling, anxiety, lies, ego, shame, or relapse — and for anyone who needs proof that it’s never too late to change your life.
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