Keep Coming Back Podcast

As a world traveler from a young age, Ryan brings a diverse view of sobriety to his share. Ryan details the darkness that was alcoholism and addiction alongside the beauty and dignity that is a full life in the Society we know as Alcoholics Anonymous.

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“This homegroup was very important to me, it provided me strength and security and structure; these were 3 very important things for me in a life of chaos.”

“I decided that I was gonna take what I was reading in the first 164 pages and treat it as legal precedent.”

Referred by: Sara A. (vol. 211)

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Coming up on 1 year sobriety, Ryan shares from a raw place of newness. A new man in sobriety and a new father with a family.

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“When he handed me that book, it changed my life . . . I realized that I was no longer fighting what I was going through alone and that there was a solution.”

“I started loving myself and understanding that everything was going to be ok and that I’m enough.”

Referred by: Jason T. (vol. 214)

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At only 22 yrs. Stephen brings the wisdom and insights of a man twice his age and 10x his sobriety. Stephen's calm story details how he suffered from the disease long before his first drink and how he has found his solution in acceptance, service and spirituality. 

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“I had to go into this with a great deal of open-mindedness.”

“Don’t let anyone say that AA requires no willpower.”

“You have to want this bad enough to be willing to practice it.”

Referred by: Tara V. (vol. 54)

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Adopted, biracial, and fearless with an eating disorder, Tiffany struggled with being Tiffany. It was in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous where she learned how to love herself and those around her.

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“It was insanity, it took me 10 years to get back to the rooms.”

“This time was different, this time I listened . . . I knew that I had to have AA.”

“AA, point-blank, saved my life." 

Referred by: friend of Tara V. (vol. 54)

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Not until after earning his PhD and in his 30’s did Bill begin drinking obsessively. After a year of white-knuckling his sobriety, he rewarded himself with drinking and earned a DUI – and that brought him to the program and to today, with 14 years of sobriety.

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“I didn’t fit the stereotype that I had of what an “alcoholic” was.”

“For me, the easier, softer way is through the program of Alcoholics Anonymous.”

“I was physically addicted to alcohol for sure, but more importantly, I was absolutely positively mentally committed to it.”

Referred by: Regular listener of KCB; contact page at KeepComingBack.net

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After her first time drinking, Kaycie found herself in an alcohol diversion program, but could not wait to drink again. After years of pain and the gift of desperation, Kaycie became willing to do what it takes to get and maintain sobriety.

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“I didn’t realize that alcohol was the root of the problem.”

“I wanted a better life for myself and I realized that I can do that through Alcoholics Anonymous because I saw how it worked for other people.”

“Today I can honestly say that I love myself, I love my life, more than that, I love Alcoholics Anonymous.”

Referred by: Rachel M. (vol. 212)

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At 43 yrs. old, Jason found himself flat, homeless and busted, finally ready to surrender to the program of Alcoholics Anonymous. Today, he lives in freedom, peace and service.

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“If I’m not working a program, what happens is I get restless, I get irritable, I get discontent and the solution for me is to take a drink to take the edge off.”

“If you have one, you mine as well have 1,000."

“This program begs of me to take personal responsibility.”

Referred by: Robert P. (vol. 175)

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As a proud Puerto Rican New Yorker, with 34 yrs. of sobriety, Theresa shares a full circle story of brokenness to healing – articulating with quality storytelling, the depths of recovery.

Quotes
“These are tools designed for living, this ain’t homework.”

“I put down the drink and I picked up the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.”

“I met God butt naked, alone, with a white flag up my ass.”

“I work with others because my life depends on it.”

“The one thing you can’t take away from me is my sobriety.”

Referred by: Sean J. (vol. 199)

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Rachel recently celebrated 3 yrs. of sobriety and brings a young energy and excitement to her story of recovery. Today, she is doing the deal and reaping the rewards.

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“I didn’t realize that it was ok to ask for help.”

“It is so nice to be able to walk into any room, regardless of what it is, and to just be myself.”

Referred by: Michael R. (vol. 145)

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Sara is from a Persian family that loves to drink – she grew up wanting to have their kind of fun. Soon her fun became a nightmare and finally she embraced the program of Alcoholics Anonymous – today she’s living in the promises.

Quotes
“There was a really dark moment where I was allowed to let my higher power’s light in and I asked for help.”

“I have freedom today—peace and serenity, which I believe is all I was always searching for.”

Referred by: Michael R. (vol. 145)

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