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Tom I. from Southern Pines, NC speaking on the topic of "Working with others" in Budd Lake, NJ - January 4th 2003
Visit our website - Sober-Sunrise.com
Tom shares his journey from tragedy, guilt, and imprisonment to grace, freedom, and service. After years of chaos, blackouts, and a fatal drunk-driving accident that led to his incarceration at age 24, Tom found AA inside the walls of Jackson State Prison in 1957 and experienced a spiritual awakening that transformed his life. Through the Big Book, the 12 Steps, and a prison AA group that became his home, he learned to live with humility, honesty, and purpose. Upon release, he rebuilt his life completely — regaining trust, rebuilding AA groups, and serving in corrections for 39 years, ultimately becoming a warden who carried the message back into prisons. With wit and deep gratitude, Tom reminded listeners that freedom isn’t about circumstances but spiritual condition, and that a life once marked by despair can become one of faith, usefulness, and joy — living proof that his higher power's grace can reach even the darkest cell.
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Tom I. from Southern Pines, NC speaking on the topic of "Working with others" in Budd Lake, NJ - January 4th 2003
Visit our website - Sober-Sunrise.com
Tom shares his journey from tragedy, guilt, and imprisonment to grace, freedom, and service. After years of chaos, blackouts, and a fatal drunk-driving accident that led to his incarceration at age 24, Tom found AA inside the walls of Jackson State Prison in 1957 and experienced a spiritual awakening that transformed his life. Through the Big Book, the 12 Steps, and a prison AA group that became his home, he learned to live with humility, honesty, and purpose. Upon release, he rebuilt his life completely — regaining trust, rebuilding AA groups, and serving in corrections for 39 years, ultimately becoming a warden who carried the message back into prisons. With wit and deep gratitude, Tom reminded listeners that freedom isn’t about circumstances but spiritual condition, and that a life once marked by despair can become one of faith, usefulness, and joy — living proof that his higher power's grace can reach even the darkest cell.
Music: Deep by KaizanBlu

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