James T. from Auburn, CA speaking at the 39th Winter Conference in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada - February 1st 2013

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James shares with humor, heart, and humility how Alcoholics Anonymous transformed his life from restless self-centeredness into peace, gratitude, and service. After quitting drinking but clinging to marijuana, he arrived at AA not yet convinced he belonged, until the warmth and love of the fellowship broke through his defenses. Guided by his sponsor, he faced his resentments, fears, and character defects, learning that alcoholism was not about alcohol—it was about his thinking, his ego, and his separation from God. Over decades of recovery, he became a devoted husband, stepfather, teacher, and sponsor, finding freedom through honesty, humility, and laughter. His talk reminded all that the real miracle of AA isn’t just not drinking—it’s waking up, changing from the inside, and learning to live with kindness, service, and spiritual growth one day at a time.

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