Keep Coming Back Podcast

John Henry came into the rooms after 4.5 years of not drinking; he was suicidal and desperate. No longer miserable, today John Henry has peace in his life and the desire to serve in his heart—he is truly free. Sobriety Date: 6/17/2023 Quotes “I know what my problem is now; I have this thing, it’s called alcoholism and there’s a solution.” “The gift that I got from the program of not being miserabl...

Sara O. was also Episode #35—our first repeat speaker at KeepComingBack.net! Sara's share beautifully showcases the incredible growth experienced by members of Alcoholics Anonymous that are doing the deal. Sobriety Date: 5/26/2014 Quotes “I really was struggling—I was trying to control AND enjoy.” “Don’t give up on finding your tribe.” Referred by: Sara O. is also Episode #35 and was referred...

After decades of suffering, Tate finally embraced AA, asking his mom to take him to his first meeting. Through attending multiple meetings a day, Tate found hope, healing, and support in the rooms. His journey exemplifies the power of the steps, fellowship, and simply doing the next right thing. Sobriety Date: 10/18/2016 Quotes “I could-not not-drink—I didn’t know what was wrong with me.” “I was s...

A moment of clarity during a drunken episode made Paul realize he might die alone if he didn't change. Through AA, he has developed a selfless life, focusing on others and finding joy in helping countless suffering alcoholics. Sobriety Date: 6/13/2018 Quotes “Alcohol had me by the balls.” “This program works perfectly, it just doesn’t work your way, and it doesn’t work your way by design.” “A...

After 4 years of trying, Alecia just celebrated her first year of sobriety! She used alcohol to escape or enhance all emotions, which eventually caused havoc on her life. Alecia’s journey highlights the power of vulnerability, determination and grace. She is also the lovely co-host of Taste of Recovery Podcast. Sobriety Date: 7/24/2023 Quotes “I feel incredible now that I’m sober.” “I didn’t want...

Born in the 1950s to an unwed mother and subjected to severe abuse by his stepfather, Chris faced unimaginable challenges from the beginning. Despite these hardships, he found his way to the rooms of recovery, where Chris gained clarity and purpose, embracing the 12-step life with intention. Sobriety Date: 9/15/2015 Quotes “Willingness is key for me in every aspect of recovery.” “In AA, that’s wha...

Stephanie, 1st generation Cuban-American, was a drug addict and alcoholic that found a home in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous. She has lived on the dark side of addiction and keeps herself in the light and love of recovery with faith, service and the steps. Sobriety Date: 7/4/2019 Quotes “I wanted to share my story because I don’t want it to be for nothing . . . our darkest secrets are our bigg...

After a few years of sobriety and then slipping away from the program, Christian found himself face-to-face with Jack Daniels and said yes . . . following that was years of misery. Now back in the rooms and into action, today, Christian lives a life of freedom and faith. Sobriety Date: 9/28/21 Quotes “Nothing worked for me except Alcoholics Anonymous.” “The people in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonym...

An only child from a home filled with love, Bert had no outside reason to be an alcoholic and addict. But on the inside, he felt different-than, even less-than others. After a doctor’s recommendation, Bert found himself in the rooms of recovery. Today he lives a life of almost complete serenity, despite life happening around him. Sobriety Date: 4/27/2013 Quotes “Alcohol is a good treatment for alc...

From prison to preaching, John brings passionate truth and a calm energy to his story. Addicted to alcohol and its cousins, John had a dark bottom, however he doesn’t spend his time there, instead he shares of his way out and the peace in being free. Sobriety Date: 12/8/2022 Quotes “Nothing that I go through will a drink make better.” "I don’t think I’ll ever stop doing the 12 steps, because...

Jack tried everything he could to prove he wasn’t an alcoholic, but all roads kept leading him back to AA. In this share, he details the seriousness of our disease and highlights the joy in living a life of freedom and peace.  Sobriety Date: 9/28/2018 Quotes “This disease never gets better; it only gets worse." “One drink will lead to 100.” “When I don’t like who I am, I know I’m probably not...

Mayra believes she struggled with alcoholism long before her first drink; it was her thinking that was the problem and the drinking that helped it. After a run of loss and new bottoms, Mayra found and built a new life in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous. Sobriety Date: 5/1/2017 Quotes “I owe all of my sobriety to Alcoholics Anonymous." “There’s literally no other answer for me than to just s...

After more than a decade of suffering, the gift of desperation was strong for Lisa, and with that soul-brokenness she was able to commit to 1 year of Alcoholics Anonymous – and she hasn’t had a drink since. Sobriety Date: 4/2/2020   Quotes “Alcohol and drugs kill the joy.” “I remember telling myself that I would get a sponsor and for a whole year I would do what I was told no matter how I felt abo...

Ian grew up insecure, for no good reason and found himself a “cure” in drugs and alcohol—which had a short shelf life. At 25 yrs. old, Ian found himself at the bottom of a downward spiral, willing to do whatever it took to recover—and it worked, and still works for him today. Sobriety Date: 8/28/2015 Quotes “There is no such thing as just one more.” “I was in that stage of whatever you tell me to...

Keyara is a new and young mom that just celebrated 1 year of sobriety! After 26 rehabs, a suicide attempt and lots of misery, Keyara finally and completely surrendered her will to the program of Alcoholics Anonymous and the 12 steps. Quotes “You’re either going to surrender to your addiction again or you’re going to surrender to a solution in the program.” “I was willing to do anything to stay dru...

Having just celebrated 1 year of sobriety, Stefani shares in detail the person she once was and the person she has found herself to truly be today – clean and sober in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous. Quotes “I quit drinking, I said I was going to do it for 30 days and that’s when I went to my first AA meeting.” “We’re all connected, all around the world, you’re totally not alone.” Referred by:...

As a world traveler from a young age, Ryan brings a diverse view of sobriety to his share. Ryan details the darkness that was alcoholism and addiction alongside the beauty and dignity that is a full life in the Society we know as Alcoholics Anonymous. Quotes “This homegroup was very important to me, it provided me strength and security and structure; these were 3 very important things for me in a...

Coming up on 1 year sobriety, Ryan shares from a raw place of newness. A new man in sobriety and a new father with a family. Quotes “When he handed me that book, it changed my life . . . I realized that I was no longer fighting what I was going through alone and that there was a solution.” “I started loving myself and understanding that everything was going to be ok and that I’m enough.” Referred...

At only 22 yrs. Stephen brings the wisdom and insights of a man twice his age and 10x his sobriety. Stephen's calm story details how he suffered from the disease long before his first drink and how he has found his solution in acceptance, service and spirituality.  Quotes “I had to go into this with a great deal of open-mindedness.” “Don’t let anyone say that AA requires no willpower.” “You h...

Adopted, biracial, and fearless with an eating disorder, Tiffany struggled with being Tiffany. It was in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous where she learned how to love herself and those around her. Quotes “It was insanity, it took me 10 years to get back to the rooms.” “This time was different, this time I listened . . . I knew that I had to have AA.” “AA, point-blank, saved my life."  Refer...

Not until after earning his PhD and in his 30’s did Bill begin drinking obsessively. After a year of white-knuckling his sobriety, he rewarded himself with drinking and earned a DUI – and that brought him to the program and to today, with 14 years of sobriety. Quotes “I didn’t fit the stereotype that I had of what an “alcoholic” was.” “For me, the easier, softer way is through the program of Alcoh...

After her first time drinking, Kaycie found herself in an alcohol diversion program, but could not wait to drink again. After years of pain and the gift of desperation, Kaycie became willing to do what it takes to get and maintain sobriety. Quotes “I didn’t realize that alcohol was the root of the problem.” “I wanted a better life for myself and I realized that I can do that through Alcoholics Ano...

At 43 yrs. old, Jason found himself flat, homeless and busted, finally ready to surrender to the program of Alcoholics Anonymous. Today, he lives in freedom, peace and service. Quotes “If I’m not working a program, what happens is I get restless, I get irritable, I get discontent and the solution for me is to take a drink to take the edge off.” “If you have one, you mine as well have 1,000."...

As a proud Puerto Rican New Yorker, with 34 yrs. of sobriety, Theresa shares a full circle story of brokenness to healing – articulating with quality storytelling, the depths of recovery. Quotes “These are tools designed for living, this ain’t homework.” “I put down the drink and I picked up the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.” “I met God butt naked, alone, with a white flag up my ass.” “I work...

Rachel recently celebrated 3 yrs. of sobriety and brings a young energy and excitement to her story of recovery. Today, she is doing the deal and reaping the rewards. Quotes “I didn’t realize that it was ok to ask for help.” “It is so nice to be able to walk into any room, regardless of what it is, and to just be myself.” Referred by: Michael R. (vol. 145) Instagram Facebook