My name's Tim Ta. I'm an alcoholic. - Tim - AA Speaker

Tim shares their extensive struggles with alcoholism, including a family history of the disease, numerous institutional stays, and reaching a profound “bottom” on June 23, 1982. They emphasize the importance of identifying with others in AA, avoiding reservations, and highlight a significant encounter with a woman who helped them early in their sobriety. Tim also discusses their journey of caring for their step-father and mother, demonstrating how sobriety allowed them to fulfill responsibilities and experience love and connection they had previously lacked.