Jacqui's powerful perspective on Alcoholics Anonymous is the by-product of years of hard-earned experience fraught with adversity and despair. Even after finding AA, she struggled to stay sober in the Program in the midst of one relapse after another. Finally, nearly 28 years ago, Jacqui’s disease, and its physical ravages on her body, brought her to a dismal bottom from which only a true spiritual realization could save her. That she’s alive today, after finally gaining a solid foothold in the middle of AA, is proof-positive that miracles can result from doing the hard work required by this simple Program.

Jacqui has a direct, no-nonsense approach to AA and an eager willingness to share the gut-level truths about the Program with new-comers and old-timers alike. Her ability to put into words what she’s feeling at any given moment creates an atmosphere in which meeting attendees seem more willing to open up about what’s going on with them. Her gifts of spiritual awareness, combined with a deep understanding of the Big Book and the steps, has allowed her to make a huge difference in the lives of the women whom she has sponsored. And her service work has been a wonderful contribution to the AA community.

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[Disclaimer: In accordance with A.A.’s traditions, my anonymous guests and I speak for ourselves only, not for Alcoholics Anonymous at large. We share only our personal experiences with A.A. recovery. We acknowledge that AA’s sole concern is the recovery and continued sobriety of those alcoholics who turn to the Fellowship for help. As members of AA, our primary purpose is to stay sober and to help other alcoholics achieve sobriety. - Howard L.]