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.

📌 Mentioned in this episode:

• 📖 Stumbling in the Right Direction by Don M.
• 5th Tradition Group in Atlanta, GA visit http://5thtraditiongroup.com/

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