Speaker library
Browse the latest recovery talks, workshops, and speaker shares across the 12-step fellowships.
The speaker recounts his lifelong search for spiritual connection and purpose, feeling he did not fit in despite a privileged upbringing and a highly decorated military family. He describes various attempts to find sp...
This transcript details a personal journey of recovery, highlighting the struggles of homelessness and addiction. It recounts the speaker’s initial difficulty connecting with others in recovery meetings and a pivotal ...
George was unexpectedly asked to speak, noting their fifteen years in the program, initially focusing only on Steps One, Two, and Three. They recall a pivotal moment at age 17 in a maximum-security jail cell, where re...
The speaker, Chris H., shares her 36-year journey in Alcoholics Anonymous, reflecting on her sobriety date of April 21, 1986, and the profound impact of the program. She emphasizes the vital role of sponsorship, the i...
Joe B shares their experience with sobriety, emphasizing the transformative power of the program and the profound impact of sponsorship and the legacy of individuals who grounded the Big Book in South Florida. They de...
This workshop focuses on the crucial role of sponsorship in Alcoholics Anonymous, with speaker Franklin W. sharing his personal journey and strong opinions on the topic. He emphasizes that a good sponsor, who is hones...
David O, an alcoholic with sobriety since 1967, discusses the historical development and importance of Alcoholic Anonymous’s concepts and traditions. He emphasizes how these principles, born from collective experience...
This talk features multiple speakers discussing the 12th step of Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon, which emphasizes having a spiritual awakening and carrying the message to others. They clarify that carrying the messa...
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 ...
Tina shares her deeply personal story, recounting her challenging childhood marked by parental issues, her difficult birth, and her parents’ divorce, followed by her mother’s marriage to an alcoholic stepfather. She d...