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April 11, 2025

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April 11, 2025 | Stay Connected, Stay Sober

An Unforgettable Journey from Addiction to Recovery

Christopher Wren II, a proud Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander man with English heritage, grew up in Cairns, Queensland. The eldest of three boys, Chris had a stable upbringing with parents who drank in moderation and instilled strong religious values. Despite a loving home, Chris felt restricted by his parents’ rules, not realizing they were more like a seatbelt than a straightjacket—meant to protect, not confine.

At 14, Chris started working as a paperboy and soon rebelled against his family, leaving home and bouncing between relatives. By then, fear and resentment had taken root. He began stealing and wagging school, leading to his first encounter with alcohol at 15. What started as a stolen bottle of Jim Beam spiraled into a 26-year battle with addiction, fueled by alcohol and cannabis.

Chris became a father in 2000 and started a family, but his addiction worsened. He missed the births of two of his children due to drunkenness, faced multiple domestic violence orders, and lost his license eight times for DUIs. His life became a cycle of blackouts, mental health crises, and hospital stays. During his fifth visit to a mental health unit, a nurse and AA member shared his story of 21 years of sobriety. Desperate for change, Chris attended his first AA meeting, but his journey wasn’t linear.

For two and a half years, Chris relapsed repeatedly, earning the label of a “serial relapser.” But his sponsor never gave up on him. On October 11, 2016, after a particularly rough hangover, Chris had his first spiritual experience. A sense of peace washed over him, and he heard his Higher Power say, “That’s enough. No more drinking.”

Since July 22, 2019, Chris has been clean and sober. He works the Steps, serves his home group, and practices daily spiritual routines. His life is now guided by the principles of AA: “Trust God, clean house, help others.” Chris’s story is a testament to the power of perseverance, faith, and the support of a sober community.

As Chris often says, “You won’t get AA—AA will get you. And it works if you work it.”

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Today’s Mantra

Today, I choose clarity over chaos, presence over numbing, and the steady joy of sobriety over fleeting escapes. Each sober moment is a step toward the truest version of myself.

Sobriety News

  1. The Beverly Hills Police Department will conduct a sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint on April 11 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. at North Santa Monica Boulevard and Crescent Drive to deter impaired driving and enhance road safety. Officers will screen all passing motorists for alcohol, drugs, or invalid licenses, with DUI offenders facing heavy fines and penalties funded by a state traffic safety grant.

  2. Vice President JD Vance honored his mother Beverly Aikins' 10 years of sobriety with a White House ceremony in the Roosevelt Room, attended by family and friends, where she received a commemorative medallion. Vance had previously expressed his hope to celebrate this milestone at the White House during his RNC speech, noting her achievement aligns with her 64th birthday during inaugural weekend.

  3. The Love Shack, a sobriety-focused initiative created by Han Cassera, has temporarily set up at LYSSA Nightclub and Rage Rooms, utilizing the space on days when alcohol isn’t served. The project aims to provide a supportive, sober social alternative in a typically alcohol-centric venue.

  4. The owner of Grandmaison Recovery Homes is seeking a zoning variance to increase occupancy at its Manchester women's sober house from 8 to 13 residents, arguing the change will better meet growing demand while maintaining neighborhood standards through strict rules and community integration. The request emphasizes the facility's role in supporting recovery through structured living, employment requirements, and 12-step programs, warning that denial could force vulnerable women into unstable housing situations.

Tip of the Day

Play the tape forward. When a craving hits, pause and imagine how you'll feel TOMORROW if you give in vs. if you stay strong.

Spoiler: Future-you will high-five present-you for choosing sobriety."

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The Sobriety Daily Team