Speaker library
Browse the latest recovery talks, workshops, and speaker shares across the 12-step fellowships.
This talk by Sharron details their journey through sex and love addiction, highlighting how fantasy and the pursuit of ‘intrigue’ masked a deep-seated emptiness and fear of rejection. They describe using sex and love ...
Bill reflects on the vital active interest of older members in AA and introduces Lois, who shares about Al-Anon and their joint journey. They recount the challenging early days of AA, including financial struggles and...
The speaker shares a profound personal narrative detailing a childhood marked by neglect and abuse, leading to early substance use and a pattern of unhealthy relationships. They recount their struggles with sex and lo...
Lori C, identifying as an alcoholic, shares their spiritual journey to sobriety after finding the program of AA. They recount a traumatic childhood marked by abuse, family dysfunction, and a deep sense of isolation, w...
Richard B. identifies as a “real alcoholic,” illustrating their intense craving and inability to stop drinking with a vivid genie story that depicts their constant need for alcohol. They recount their journey in Alcoh...
Tom shares their journey of overcoming childhood trauma and addiction, detailing how they used drugs and sex to suppress feelings. They found a path to recovery through a spiritual program, learning to “act as if” and...
Joseph, identifying as a sex and love addict, recounts their journey from shyness to a career in entertainment, which led to patterns of infidelity and seeking validation. They describe multiple relationships marked b...
Kendel G shares their journey through alcoholism, rooted in a family history of the disease, and their early experiences with substance abuse leading to blackouts and unmanageability. They describe how finding recover...
This discussion addresses the appropriate identification of members in Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, specifically the practice of announcing oneself as “alcoholic and addict,” drawing on AA traditions and Bulletin 13...
Ari shares their journey of recovery, beginning in June 2021 amidst a challenging personal life involving a potential breakup and impending divorce. They found solace and belonging in a recovery program, which initial...