Speaker library
Browse the latest recovery talks, workshops, and speaker shares across the 12-step fellowships.
Andy P shares their personal journey into ACA, which began over ten years ago after a challenging upbringing marked by an impoverished home and an emotionally unstable mother. They discuss their experience with comple...
Marcin C. shares their deeply personal journey of recovery as an adult child, detailing their initial struggles with codependency, chronic pain, and a strong inner critic that led them to contemplate suicide. They des...
Chris recounts their challenging upbringing, marked by an abusive father who instilled fear through physical and mental mistreatment, stealing, and constant criticism, alongside a mother who repeatedly abandoned them ...
Toby H. shares their profound journey from a past marked by shame, addiction, and a tough exterior to embracing vulnerability and self-acceptance. They recount early experiences of homelessness, incarceration, and a d...
Charlie H, an adult child of an alcoholic family, delivers a talk titled “Facing Fear and Its Cousins,” exploring their personal journey and the global impact of Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA). They highlight the ...
Bonnie M. discusses their journey of becoming their own loving parent through the ACA program and the creation of the Loving Parent Guidebook. They emphasize the importance of acknowledging inner family members and fo...
This session explores the nuanced concept of sponsorship within Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) and other 12-step programs, addressing the distinction between the ‘fellow traveler’ and traditional models. Speakers ...
Barbara B, from Pleasant Hill, California, has been an active member of ACA since returning in 2009, having previously participated in the mid-eighties. They co-founded the San Francisco East Bay Area Intergroup in 20...
This workshop demonstrates using puppets, specifically socks, as an innovative tool for connecting with and healing the inner child, presenting it as more effective and enjoyable than traditional non-dominant hand wri...
Lewis B. presented on ‘Supportive Relationships within the ACA Community’ at the seventh Annual ACA World Convention, focusing on recovery from dysfunctional childhood trends and the importance of global fellowship. T...