My story - Johnny L - AA Speaker

Johnny L, a proud Native American of the Seminole tribe, shares their lifelong struggle with alcoholism and addiction, starting at age nine and witnessing its impact on their family. They recount numerous attempts at sobriety, including incarceration and treatment centers, often relapsing due to unreadiness or continued numbing of pain, even after tragic losses like their best friend. Despite past challenges, Johnny L now embraces a day-at-a-time approach, valuing daily sobriety, leaning on their higher power and the fellowship, and finding beauty in life today, even while navigating ongoing personal and family complexities.