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Browse the latest recovery talks, workshops, and speaker shares across the 12-step fellowships.
Bob shares their journey, beginning with their first drink at 13 and the subsequent progression of their alcoholism through high school and college, leading to a medical release from the army at 19. They describe a pi...
This meeting is the kickoff for the first annual Southwest Kansas AA Conference, held in Liberal, Kansas on January 8, 1971. The speaker, Don, reflects on the miracles of AA, the importance of fellowship and love, and...
The speaker, Joey, recounts his accidental discovery of Young People in AA (YPAA) a month and a half into his sobriety, where he found a unique sense of belonging, genuine friendships, and unified support that was abs...
Ray Viola shares their experience as an alcoholic and a “bad preacher” in the Southern Baptist tradition. They recount humorous and poignant stories from their journey, highlighting the challenges of sobriety and the ...
Nicole, an alcoholic with 16 years of sobriety, shares their profound gratitude for Alcoholics Anonymous, which they credit with providing everything in their life, especially after experiencing the loss of both paren...
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...