In this calm share, Sebastiaan shares how he got sober at 21 and lives now as a 24 yrs. old with serenity and peace.

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“One thing that I’ve been able to get in Alcoholics Anonymous is a relationship with my Higher Power, which I think has been honestly the solution to all my problems today.”

“I really try to just stay grateful and God-centered every day.”

Referred by: Emiro (vol. 184)

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A war baby and Vietnam veteran, Jim shares (with amazing detail) stories of what life was like and how he got to where he is today—living fully the AA principles, and receiving fully the AA promises.

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“The greater reward always comes from doing the right thing.”

“Stop now, get to meetings, change your life—you will never regret it.”

Referred by: Kelsey G. (vol. 182)

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Born in a small Alaskan town, JD found sobriety in the lower 48, after literally begging for help and refusing to leave a detox center. JD wanted what “we” in AA have, so he worked for it, and he continues to work for it with Unity, Service, and Recovery.

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“My life was consumed with my next drink.”

“I absolutely had no idea how much fear and how alone that I had lived my whole life, I had no idea.”

“It has no name, and it has no face, but it’s personal to me.”

Referred by: Michael R. (vol. 145)

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The story of Toni is one of transformation – sober since she was 23 years old, today she looks nothing like the broken young lady she came in as. Today, Toni is a beautiful and healthy part of her family and community.

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“I depend on this program like the air that I breath, I take it seriously.”

“I love being sober, it’s been the best thing that ever happened to me.”

“If I drink, I know what’s gonna happen . . . I’m gonna lose everything good and precious to me, but if I stay sober, the sky’s the limit.”

Referred by: Michael R. (vol. 145)

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Tracy-Rose grew up on a path set for prison or death, but instead she is changing the trajectory of her family. With 18 yrs. of sobriety and decades more of wisdom, she brings a deep love for the program to this share.

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“I just pray that anyone who has a desire to quit drinking, gets to.”

“We don’t give a shit who you believe in or what you believe in, as long as you believe in something bigger than yourself, because you’re beyond human aid.”

Referred by: Michael R. (vol. 145)

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Anyone in need of an energy boost shall get one from Susan’s beautiful told story of recovery and hope – and most memorable – the joys of living the 12-step life.

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“I didn’t lose my job, I didn’t lose my house, I didn’t lose my car—I lost myself.”

“This stuff is so great how it works and how it frees us; it gives us freedom that we never have known before.”

Referred by: Kelsey G. (vol. 182)

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Michelle shares her journey to and through alcoholism, which brings us to who she is today: a sober and happy woman of dignity and grace.

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“I always knew I wanted something better for myself, but I didn’t know how to stop.”

“I gave an honest prayer to God to please give me the strength to do what was in front of me.”

“I’ve learned how to be a woman of grace and dignity in Alcoholics Anonymous.”

Referred by: Michael R. (vol. 145)

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After 7 dry years Ashton convinced himself that he was no longer an alcoholic and began drinking again right where he left off. He came back to the rooms and today works a strong program of service, unity and recovery. 

Quotes
“It went from just having that bottle there, to needing that bottle.”

“In this moment, when tears were running down my face because I couldn’t have a beer, I knew I was an alcoholic.”

“Now, I know I am an alcoholic of course, and without this program I will drink again . . . I proved it.”

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

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The “disease of perception” led Emiro to alcohol, to alcoholism, and then to the rooms of AA, where his thinking has been restored, along with his sanity.

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“My life has gotten exponentially better since becoming a member of Alcoholics Anonymous.”

“I’ve stopped seeking the answer and focus more on what can I do to trust the process more.”

Referred by: Michael R. (vol. 145)

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Native American, alcoholic and AA traditionalist, Bear shares his wisdom with clarity and honor. This story makes clear the miracle of Alcoholics Anonymous, one you’ll not soon forget.

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“Son, stay away from that fire water, we Indians can’t drink, it robs us of our spirit.”

“I didn’t make amends to forgive her, but so that I could let go of that hate and anger I had towards her.”

“The freedom from alcohol, through the teaching and practicing of the 12 steps is the sole purpose of an AA group.”

“We are the people of hope, we have hope until the light comes back on.”

Referred by: Michael R. (vol. 145)

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