"Blackouts at 23. Divorce at 44. A graveside amends that set him free."

On this soul-stirring episode of The Cup of Joe Show, Jimmy M., sober for 34 years, unveils a journey from blackout drunk to a lifeline for the overlooked. At 23, the 12 Steps yanked him from chaos to purpose, but at 21 years sober, a crushing divorce dragged him back to the edge—until he rediscovered the steps he’d let slip. With raw honesty, Jimmy shares the amends that healed a childhood wound he inflicted, the graveside forgiveness that unshackled him, and the wisdom of “Big Book Eddie” that keeps him going. Now, he pours his life into helping others rise, proving recovery isn’t a finish line—it’s a call to serve. Whether you’re in the trenches, lifting up a fighter, or craving a redemption story that echoes, this episode is yours.

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The Cup of Joe Show explores the journey of recovery from alcohol and drug addiction—one story, one conversation, and one step at a time.