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Yonah G. Stumbles in the Right Direction
I told my sponsor I didn’t believe in God. He said, ‘I don’t really give a sh*t. Pray anyway.’
In this honest, unfiltered episode of The Cup of Joe Show, we sit down with Yonah G., a man whose journey into recovery started with suicidal thoughts and deep resentment toward organized religion—and ended with peace, purpose, and a life he never imagined possible.
Raised in an orthodox Jewish home in New Jersey, Yonah always felt like an outsider—full of insecurity, depression, and a longing to escape. That escape came at 14, when he tried acid for the first time and thought, “This is the greatest day of my life.” What followed was a years-long battle with heroin, opiates, and alcohol, including multiple stints in rehab and a growing hatred for anything involving God or faith.
At the breaking point, Yonah gave recovery one final chance. That shot led him to the 5th Tradition Group in Atlanta and a sponsor who didn’t care about his belief system—just that he was willing to do the work.
Today, Yonah is a family man with two sons, a wife also in recovery, and has a thriving business providing in-home hospice care for animals.
🎙️ Yonah’s story is proof that you can stumble your way into recovery—as long as you keep moving forward.
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🌟 Looking for daily encouragement and inspiration? Visit our friends at Daily Ponderables — your source for strength, hope, and reflection 365 days a year.
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. New Episode Every Thursday at Noon.
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By joevalentino1269I told my sponsor I didn’t believe in God. He said, ‘I don’t really give a sh*t. Pray anyway.’
In this honest, unfiltered episode of The Cup of Joe Show, we sit down with Yonah G., a man whose journey into recovery started with suicidal thoughts and deep resentment toward organized religion—and ended with peace, purpose, and a life he never imagined possible.
Raised in an orthodox Jewish home in New Jersey, Yonah always felt like an outsider—full of insecurity, depression, and a longing to escape. That escape came at 14, when he tried acid for the first time and thought, “This is the greatest day of my life.” What followed was a years-long battle with heroin, opiates, and alcohol, including multiple stints in rehab and a growing hatred for anything involving God or faith.
At the breaking point, Yonah gave recovery one final chance. That shot led him to the 5th Tradition Group in Atlanta and a sponsor who didn’t care about his belief system—just that he was willing to do the work.
Today, Yonah is a family man with two sons, a wife also in recovery, and has a thriving business providing in-home hospice care for animals.
🎙️ Yonah’s story is proof that you can stumble your way into recovery—as long as you keep moving forward.
📌 Mentioned in this episode:
🌟 Looking for daily encouragement and inspiration? Visit our friends at Daily Ponderables — your source for strength, hope, and reflection 365 days a year.
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. New Episode Every Thursday at Noon.