Sober Sunrise - AA Speaker Podcast

12 Step Workshop - Chris S. - Manor, TX - 2008 - Parts 1 & 2

Chris S. from New Vernon, NJ- 12 step workshop at the Mark Houston Recovery center in Manor, TX - November 1st 2008
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Chris leads a workshop that goes through Steps 1-4, covering acknowledgment of powerlessness, finding hope in a higher power, committing to a spiritual path, and conducting a fearless moral inventory to uncover and address the root causes of struggles in recovery.
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AA Speaker - Mari G. - Primm, NV - 2019

Mari G. from Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada speaking at the Stateline Retreat in Primm, NV - December 12th 2019
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Reflecting on her sobriety since 1984, Mari emphasized the importance of the 12 Traditions as a guiding framework to maintain AA's unity, purpose, and spiritual foundation. Mari recounted her struggles and lessons, from addressing personal rebellion to embracing humility and service, while underscoring the necessity of singleness of purpose and the spiritual foundation of anonymity. Her passion for AA's history and its enduring principles illustrated her commitment to safeguarding the fellowship for future generations.
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AA Speaker - Earl H. - Prescott, AZ - 2019

Earl H. from Los Angeles, CA speaking as The Knights Retreat in Prescott, AZ - December 7th 2019
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Earl shares his transformative journey from a turbulent, traumatic upbringing to 39 years of sobriety through the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous. Emphasizing the power of unity, recovery, and service, Earl recounted how mentorship, rigorous work in the steps, and a commitment to helping others rebuilt his life after years of addiction and personal loss. His story highlighted resilience, the importance of connection, and AA’s timeless message of hope and healing for those who commit to its design for living.
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AA Speaker - Ashley J. - Bend, OR - 2021

Ashley J. from Boston, MA speaking at the New Horizons group in Bend, OR - August 12th 2021
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Ashley shares about her challenging upbringing in a multigenerational alcoholic family, marked by loneliness, trauma, and early exposure to alcoholism. Introduced to recovery through a caring neighbor, Ashley later found her way to Alcoholics Anonymous in 2006, where she embraced the 12 Steps and its principles. Through rigorous work on steps like surrender in Step 3, addressing rage in Step 6, and living the spiritual awakening of Step 12, Ashley transformed her life. Her commitment to service, compassion, and spiritual growth now guides her relationships, her recovery community, and her daily life
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AA Speaker - Kevin O. - Calgary, Alberta, Canada - 2016

Kevin O. speaking at Nexen Saturday Night meeting in Calgary, Alberta, Canada - December 3rd 2016
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Kevin's journey traces a path from early struggles with alcoholism, starting at age 12, to a transformative life of purpose through the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. Despite years of relapses, treatment centers, and emotional turmoil, he found recovery by fully surrendering to a higher power and embracing service to others. A gifted musician and deeply intelligent, Kevin's life changed when he immersed himself in the AA program, studying the Big Book and sponsoring others, which brought him connection, peace, and a renewed sense of purpose.
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Sober Sunrise - Jeffrey B. - Prince George, BC, Canada - 2022

Jeffrey B. from Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada speaking at the Northern Lights roundup in Prince George, BC, Canada - October 7th 2022
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Jeffrey B. shared his journey from a troubled childhood marked by feelings of isolation and early hospitalizations to the depths of alcoholism, including homelessness and profound despair after the loss of his father. Despite relapses and struggles, a transformative experience in treatment in 2003 led him to embrace the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. Through sponsorship, spiritual awakening, and service to others, Jeffrey found freedom from addiction and a renewed sense of purpose, living a life anchored in love, humility, and gratitude.
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Sober Sunrise - Chris S. - Wilmington, DE - 2022

Chris S. from Pottersville, NJ speaking about the chapter A vision for you at march through the steps in Wilmington, DE - March 4th 2022
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Chris grew up feeling isolated and uncomfortable in his own skin, finding fleeting relief in alcohol, which quickly spiraled into chronic addiction. His drinking destroyed relationships, cost him jobs, and left him trapped in a cycle of regret and hopelessness. In 1989, he joined Alcoholics Anonymous, where he struggled at first but stayed consistent, finding inspiration from mentors and working the 12 steps. Over time, Chris experienced a spiritual awakening, rebuilding his life through connection, service, and a renewed sense of purpose. Today, he’s deeply grateful for AA, which transformed him from a self-centered, broken man into someone who thrives by helping others.
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Sober Sunrise -Keith L. - Edisto, SC - 2000

Keith L. At The 2000 Edisto Roundup
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From a childhood shaped by love and a speech impediment to a life of alcoholism that strained relationships and nearly cost him everything, Keith recounts pivotal moments like his daughter's premature birth, reconnecting with family, and finding faith. Through AA, he embraced humility, worked the steps, and found purpose in helping others. Today, Keith celebrates the joy of mended relationships, the miracle of recovery, and the power of fellowship to change lives, offering a hopeful message of redemption and service.
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Sober Sunrise - Bob D. - Adelaide, Australia - 2012

Bob D. from Las Vegas, NV speaking at at a Big Book Study Weekend in Adelaide, Australia - August 18th-19th 2012
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Bob shares his journey in Alcoholics Anonymous, emphasizing the need for spiritual growth, humility, and effective sponsorship. He explained that chronic alcoholics suffer from a physical allergy to alcohol and a restless, discontented mind when sober, which drives them to drink again. Recovery requires a profound internal change—a spiritual awakening—beyond intellectual understanding. Bob highlighted that alcoholism stems from a deep yearning for connection, often mistaken for a need for external gratification. He stressed that lasting sobriety depends on surrender, spiritual principles, and consistent action in the AA program.
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Sober Sunrise - Dolly I. - Cleveland, OH - 2009

Dolly A. from Cleveland, OH speaking at the Angle Group in Cleveland, OH - June 25th 2009
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Dolly highlights her lifelong struggle with alcoholism, which began at age 14. Despite going through 11 treatment centers and hitting rock bottom multiple times, she was unable to stop drinking until she surrendered through a heartfelt prayer for mercy. Guided by her sponsor and the 12 Steps, Dolly experienced a spiritual awakening that lifted her obsession to drink. Her recovery allowed her to make amends, care for her ailing mother, and transform her self-centered life into one of service and gratitude. Her message emphasizes the power of surrender, spiritual growth, and living in the solution through AA.
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