Speaker library
Browse the latest recovery talks, workshops, and speaker shares across the 12-step fellowships.
John D shares their thirty years of experience in recovery, focusing on unraveling what they call the “cunning and baffling disease” for themselves and others. They present an experiential workshop developed from thei...
Daniella shares their experience as an adult child of an alcoholic, detailing their struggle with codependency and seeking approval, which led them to ACA after other programs felt incomplete. They describe overcoming...
David McB shares their journey through childhood trauma, family dysfunction, and the impact of intergenerational alcoholism. They highlight the healing power of fellowships like AA and ACA, emphasizing how these progr...
Gail S opens a workshop intended to help attendees understand their family dynamic, the role they played, and the communication style they learned. They emphasize that while many families appear perfect from the outsi...
Mary Jo discusses the critical importance of safety and addressing cross-talk in Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) meetings. They explain how cross-talk is a safety issue, a form of violation for many, and can mirror...
Carolyn recounts their challenging upbringing in an alcoholic family, experiencing feelings of being unwanted and a “lost child,” which led to early struggles including marrying a heroin addict. Through dedicated step...
Bill B, an adult child and alcoholic from a chaotic family of twelve, found healing through ACA, having been introduced to it eleven years ago in California. They describe a childhood of terrifying confusion, marked b...
Kinch M shares their deeply personal story of growing up with an angry, alcoholic father and the resulting trauma, emphasizing the pain and shame experienced. They found solace and desperation-driven consistency in AC...
Ed C shares their personal journey as an adult child of alcoholics from a dysfunctional family, grappling with trust, loneliness, and resentment until finding recovery in ACA. They recount developing a unique “12 Step...
Mary Cook, an experienced clinician and professor, delves into the concept of becoming one’s own loving parent, contrasting our divine heritage with the impact of imperfect human caretakers. They highlight children’s ...