RECO12

Today's speaker is Tumi D from South Africa.  I came into Alcoholics Anonymous on the 21 December 2013 through rehab. Over the years I've had sponsors, and I've had the privilege of sponsoring others. My journey hasn't been a straight line, but through setbacks and fresh starts, I've found a genuine relationship with my higher power. I'll talk about trusting God, prac...

Above all, Max rejected fantasizing and accepted reality. The more I smoked Crack, the more I fantasized everything. I imagined getting even for hurts and rejections. In my mind’s eye I played and replayed scenes in which I was plucked magically from the crack house where I stood licking a pipe and was instantly exalted to some posi- tion of power and prestige. I lived in a dream world. The 12 ste...

David D H- JAPAN  Author of Wounded Angels and The Solarian Deep will be talking on Addiction hopping.  My story involves recovery from traumatic circumstances, with addictions to substances as well as codependency along the way.  David came into recovery through alcohol and drugs but over time realized he was always replacing one thing with another. Recovery was no different. When the substances...

Ryan R is a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel (23 years of service, including airborne and combat deployments), who later transitioned into the Fortune 500 world. Beneath that outward success, however, he was quietly battling alcoholism and addiction. His turning point came through recovery and faith, where he began rebuilding his life through surrender, discipline, and one day at a time living...

Timothy C Redcar and Cleveland 22nd October 2017 AA and CA The three pertinent ideas demonstrate the necessity of God Information on Noodle It Out with Nikki M Big Book Roundtable Informational Seeking and educating on how to donate to Reco12. Support the show Private Facebook Group Instagram Page Become a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter) Patreon PayPal Venmo: @Reco-Twelve YouTube Channel Reco...

An AA member 26yrs sober  Talking about keeping to traditions or meetings become sick Is a Sufi and how he incorporates it in his 12 step programme, sponsoring and practicing the principles in all our affairs.   Information on Noodle It Out with Nikki M Big Book Roundtable Informational Seeking and educating on how to donate to Reco12. Support the show Private Facebook Group Instagram Page Become...

Osher H is deeply grateful for the miraculous opportunity to share what she has so freely been given.  I came in to recovery because I thought my problem was some substances that I had been putting into my body at the time. I quickly came to learn that my problem was my mistaken thinking.  Today she will be speaking to us about Tradition 7: What does self supporting mean? Information on Noodle It...

My name is Amanda a joyous, free, and recovered alcoholic/addict. The first time I drank at 13 it was a problem. It led me down a dark path of intravenous drug use, violence and sex work. I was plagued by self loathing, guilt and shame which led to not only me praying i would die but also my beautiful children praying that i would die too. They wanted me to be at peace. Today is very different. I...

Rach ❤️ is 6 years clean and sober, is lit up by recovery and brimming with enthusiasm for the 12 steps, God and service to others.  Today she speaks to us on dating in recovery. Reco12 is dedicated to exploring the common threads of addiction, sharing tools, and offering hope from those walking a similar path. We gather from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and locations to learn and support one anot...

Hello all!  It has been a bit.  I felt inspired and even compelled to post a little update on Reco12 and of myself as I have received dozens of messages and questions.  I am SO grateful for your concerns and prayers and words of encouragement!   Reco12 will be back up and running soon.  Here is a quick note from me so that you have a little more info.  Thanks again! Please make sure to listen to t...

Sheryl S had a spiritual experience on May 12, 2022 through working the 12 Step Program outlined in the Big Book of AA. Since then, Sheryl has been journeying in recovery from food addiction and codependency through a spiritual solution that has set her free. She will talk about moving from suffering to serenity as she shares her experience, strength, and hope. Reco12 is an open-to-all addictions...

Ken H from Mexico has 42 years working recovery.  He filled in last minute on Afro-Euro Reco12 and did a masterful share.   To get in contact with either Lisa. S or Ken H, please send an email to reco12pod@gmail.com.   Information on Noodle It Out with Nikki M Big Book Roundtable Informational Support the show Private Facebook Group Instagram Page Become a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter) Patr...

Adam S., has been walking in the sunlight of the Spirit since his Aquarian sobriety date of January 26, 2018, living in permanent abstinence from all mind-altering substances, one day at a time. Recovery is Adam’s path of awakening, rooted in the Twelve Steps, the Big Book, a Higher Power of his own understanding, and the daily choice to align with truth instead of illusion, love instead of fear....

The topic will be acceptance.   I live in Rockaway Beach  I got sober here in Aug 1992. My Home group is the Belle Harbor group in Rockaway Beach NYC To get in contact with either Lisa. S or Paul McQ, please send an email to reco12pod@gmail.com Information on Noodle It Out with Nikki M Big Book Roundtable Informational Seeking and educating on how to donate to Reco12. Support the show Private Face...

Ash originally found recovery in 2015 with local meetings. After leaving support groups when her son was born, she returned in 2023 to find more support than ever through zoom meetings. There, she met people who were happy, joyous and free. She knew she desperately wanted what they had, so she began to do what they did. And she will always be grateful for those who have gone before her.  Reco12 is...

Maya from London got sober in May 2022 after 15 years of trying to battle with this disease. I have a home group The UK OPEN LOUNGE and I also do service on a group called freedom from bondage.  Today her topic is "Grounded by Steps, Rooted by Principles."  If you would like to get in contact with Maya or Lisa. S, please send an email to reco12pod@gmail.com.     Information on Noodle It...

Born in Toronto, Canada, Tim C is a member of SAA, SLAA, CoDA, and ITAA and he considers pornography and masturbation his most obvious addictions. He entered 12-Step recovery in 2013 and he has benefited from his fellowships' literature, The Big Book, his Christian upbringing, and from his Buddhist practice. Reco12 is an open-to-all addictions and afflictions organization, dedicated to explor...

Andy's sobriety date is October 21, 2005 and his Home group is currently the same group that he joined when he first came in- the Morning After Group of Westwood, New Jersey, now both on Zoom and in person. AA saved Andy's life- He says that he can never give back to A.A. what’s been given to him but he can try one day at a time. As the result of the 12 Steps-being protected by god, at h...

Glen Kerby is a teacher, creative producer, recovery advocate, and one of the founders of The Simple Plan. Inspired by the work of counselor and longtime 12-step member Ken M, The Simple Plan (https://thesimpleplan.app/) was created to help people simplify recovery, reduce overwhelm, and build practical daily rhythms that support healing and growth. With more than four decades in recovery and year...

JImmy S from the Netherlands shares with the Afro-Euro Reco12 Meeting on 12 Step Work. To connect with Jimmy or Lisa. S, please send an email to reco12pod@gmail.com and we will line it up.   Information on Noodle It Out with Nikki M Big Book Roundtable Informational Support the show Private Facebook Group Instagram Page Become a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter) Patreon PayPal Venmo: @Reco-Twel...

Nikki M found her way into the rooms in 2012 and has never left. The first few years were spent dying in the diluted message. Finally, after four years she was approach by a fellow with a real answer and a Big Book. Since that day her program of recovery has been fuelled by the Grace of God, the Power of 12 Steps, sponsorship and the fellowship of all recovery rooms. Nikki's story is one of t...

Andrew E,  London UK, Sobriety date 26th March 2024. Home group Walthamstow Newcomers (CA) and Brick Lane Big Book Study (AA). Came into recovery in a 12 step treatment centre after  more than four decades drinking and using drugs and 28 years trying to get clean and sober. If you would like to connect with Andrew or Lisa. S, please send an email to reco12pod@gmail.com. Information on Noodle It Ou...

Debi's 1st meeting was in 1981. Her 1st sober date was in 1987. Her current and (TY God) permanent sober date is 1/31/94. Debi had a long history of trouble at home, school, and the law, from a very young age, including rehab, detox, jail, DUI, psych ward, diagnoses, medication, etc. None of those things made her willing to do anything. She tried many other methods in and out of the rooms of...

Mags D from Ireland speaks to us today on the Afro-Euro Reco12.  Her topic is centered around the maintenance of the spiritual programme of living and about setting aside everything we think we know.  She references page 28 of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.   If you would like to get in contact with either Mags D or Lisa. S, please send an email to reco12pod@gmail.com.  Information on Noodl...

Paulina identifies as being addicted to self, focusing not on the behaviors (as they are a symptom) but instead living from unselfish love, which is her Higher Power. This includes unlearning codependent behaviors. She defines her recovery as eternally spiritually detoxing from earthly programming and living in pure bliss. Souls are sent to earth to evolve by practicing, like bumper cars with diff...