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Suicidal-felon turned happy, joyous and free attorney—this is a story of an alcoholic who through the gift of desperation asked for help. Then it was hard work, dedication and a commitment to these principles that brought him the grace of sobriety. Sobriety Date : 4/3/2011 Quotes “It’s easy to help other people, but it’s not always so easy to let other people help you.” “Do what we do here and you...

Though a well-educated and confident man today, Mark was once consumed by anger and alcohol. Through the honesty in the rooms, and a bit of humility, he began to learn about himself and his place in the world. By living the 12 step principles in all his affairs, Mark discovered peace and purpose – and 35 years of sobriety.  Sobriety Date : 2/5/1990   Quotes “Every day I pray, I turn my life over,...

Jodi didn’t dive headfirst into a rigorous program; instead, she did just enough to not pick up. It was the pain of sober, restless, irritable and discontent that brought her to a point of full and complete surrender with work : Steps & Service.  Sobriety Date : 7/2/2010 Quotes “There’s so many pages in the book that explain what alcoholism is and what a alcoholic is and what the solution is t...

Chuck was just 17 when his parents dragged him to his first AA meeting. After years passed and he earned his 8th DUI (2 in one day) he found AA again and sat all the way down. Today, Chuck works his program like his life depends on it—because he knows, without a doubt, that it does. Sobriety Date : 9/11/1991 Quotes “No one ever comes to AA by accident; I belong here, this is where I need to be.” “...

Cristy started drinking late but quickly went all-in and made up for lost time. After an intervention and a few good choices, she unexpectedly found herself sober. Today, she’s living as her true self, discovered through sobriety. Sobriety Date : 8/22/2013 Quotes “It turns out that I had no control over my drinking.” “I had no idea that it was the first drink that got me so drunk.” Referred by: An...

It was a moment of grace that brought Kent to his first AA meeting, and it was a man reaching out his hand and asking a simple question that kept him here – that was almost 15 years ago. Today, Kent does the deal: the steps, the service and the fellowship – and his reward is peace of mind . Sobriety Date : 5/27/2010   Quotes “I have no defense over what’s going to happen when I put alcohol in my b...

Wayne grew up in an atmosphere of drugs and alcohol, beginning his drinking at 8 and selling drugs at 11 yrs old. This led to 20 years of being on probation, parole or locked up. His is a story of hope – it was with the steps, fellowship and service of AA that brought Wayne to more than 30 years of peace and sobriety.   Sobriety Date : 12/7/1992 Quotes “Alcoholics Anonymous is a beautiful way to l...

David’s first drink was at 14 and a treatment center at 15. He struggled while sober in the rooms which led to relapses and suicidal thoughts. But it was this history that gave David the ability to recognize and support suffering sober AA members. David works his program every single day—it’s a commitment to himself and others.  Mentioned in the share: Tom B. Emotional Sobriety talk Sobriety Date...

Marlys found sobriety at 25, and despite a relapse, she returned to and fell in love with Alcoholics Anonymous. Since getting sober in 2018, she has endured the loss of her son yet stayed strong in her recovery. She is a testament to the power of the fellowship. Sobriety Date : 5/6/2018   Quotes “I accepted the fact that I am an alcoholic and this is the road I’m going to travel . . . and it worke...

Drinking and driving and taking a life at 18 years old, James had a long road to forgive himself, but he made his way there. James's gentle and honest recounting of his experience transforms into a touching story, offering profound insights and wisdom. Sobriety Date : 9/25/2018 Quotes “I don’t have to be right today; I just have to be sober and loving and forgiving.” “That’s where you’re bloc...

Without ever having a driver’s license, Garet gathered 168 traffic tickets. He was in the revolving door of prison and had no idea how to stop using and drinking. In this story of recovery, you’ll hear about the game changing hug that gave Garet just enough hope to do the necessary work.   Sobriety Date : 3/17/2013 Quotes “I get to be in that one place that I never was—and that was this moment.” ...

In this funny and heartfelt tale, Fernando shares the horrors of addiction and the joys of sobriety. He very much disliked everything about AA when he arrived, but he stuck around and over 30 years later, he lives a life beyond his wildest dreams. Sobriety Date : 8/21/1991 Quotes “King Alcohol found me, picked me up and took me away.” “I don’t know what my higher power is, but I know it when I fee...

Sara found sobriety at the age of 25, and notates her first addiction as reading. The escape she found in books she replaced at 11 yrs old with alcohol, and then drugs. With complete transparency, Sara shares the endless possibilities sobriety brings and the many lessons she continues to learn.  Sobriety Date : 3/15/2016 Quotes “The possibilities are truly endless to what can happen in this life a...

Sober at 26, Michael has been in the program for almost 30 years. During this time he has maintained a strong program, never without a sponsor, and still attends 5 meetings a week – because it fills his soul and permits the beauty in his life. Sobriety Date : 5/14/1995 Quotes “Once I’d start drinking, I literally had no control over the amount I took afterwards.”  “I needed a new way of living.” “...

Ben's anxiety and depression stemmed from many challenges, including attending 13 different elementary schools. After a 30-year drinking career, he's now approaching his 2-year sobriety birthday. Ben has traded his drinking for healthy soul-feeding people, like his wife, children and friends. Sobriety Date : 2/14/2023 Quotes “Alcohol had its grip on me from the very, very, very beginning...

Ron spent nine years in and out of the program, struggling with alcohol. After four DUIs and trading his three-year sobriety chip for a bottle, he hit rock bottom with a 90-day county jail stint. Faced with the choice of getting sober or succumbing to alcoholism, he decided to do the AA deal all the way. Quotes “I’ve learned how to become the person that I’d like to be and just strive to get bette...

38 years sober and Gena still does all the things she did when she came into the rooms. In this story, she recounts her journey of finding grace, humility and gratitude through the 12 steps. While Gena tried various 12-step groups, it was in Alcoholics Anonymous where she found her people and her recovery.  Sobriety Date: 1/3/1987 Quotes “I’ll never be able to repay Alcoholics Anonymous, and the p...

Stephanie, raised in an agnostic liberal home with Jewish parents, struggled with anxiety and anger. Eventually there was no barrier between her and a drink. Through the steps of AA, Stephanie discovered a spiritual life, and her dedication to recovery has brought her peace and purpose. Sobriety Date : 6/19/2022 Quotes “If I drank, I would over-drink.” “I didn’t know that I could be spiritual; I d...

Gabby discovered 12-step programs in her teens, but it took years to achieve and maintain sobriety. Two years ago, fearing death, she returned to AA and committed to the program. Today, Gabby enjoys a life filled with more joy than she thought possible. Sobriety Date: 12/30/2022 Quotes “I’m a very grateful and satisfied customer of Alcoholics Anonymous.” “If you keep falling down, just keep gettin...

Sean came into the rooms suicidal and desperate. In an attempt to stop drinking for 30 days, he found lasting sobriety and hasn't had a drink since. Despite drifting from the program after moving, Sean never drank and eventually returned. Today, he treats his alcoholism with the tools offered within the 12 steps. Sobriety Date: 10/28/1989 Quotes “That was the main thing, was that I felt bette...

Nalani shares a moving recovery story, emphasizing the importance of staying in the solution. By diligently working her AA program, she has found serenity and peace. Nalani’s story brings hope and inspiration to anyone on their recovery journey. Sobriety Date: 8/6/2018 Quotes “Every time I tried to control my drinking I wasn’t having fun, and every time I didn’t try to control it, terrible awful t...

Dave silently struggled with the need to control what other people thought of him and a deep need to be liked. After an ultimatum, Dave found his way to the rooms and today is completely comfortable in his skin – no matter what anyone thinks of him. Sobriety Date: Middle of August in 2008 Quotes “I couldn’t drink enough to cover the shame.” “Everyone in the world quits drinking at some point, just...

Alexia endured a painful childhood, seeking escape from a very young age. By 11, drinking had become her mission, and by 17, she was a daily drinker. At 21, she found sobriety. Through her heartfelt storytelling, Alexia brings hope and inspiration to others. Sobriety Date: 12/24/2021 Quotes “I wanted to drink and use for a long time in sobriety, and I got some relief and then I kept moving through...

Kurt took his first drink at 9 and found sobriety by 23. In his story, Kurt emphasizes the profound impact AA has had on his life, offering hope and tools for redemption. His authenticity and wisdom shine through as he shares the transformative power of the AA program. Sobriety Date: 9/10/1987 Quotes “I needed hope and that’s exactly what people in AA gave me, they gave me hope.” “The tools that I...

Overpowered by alcohol and drugs, Bonnie once stood at the brink of prison. Through her authenticity and storytelling, Bonnie brings pure hope to this share. Others loved on her and provided a safe place until she healed enough to help others – and that is her priority today. For Alyssa's AA Morning Snippets mentioned in the Q&A visit:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1769725 Sobriety Date: 6/...