Drinking and driving and taking a life at 18 years old, James had a long road to forgive himself, but he made his way there. James's gentle and honest recounting of his experience transforms into a touching story, offering profound insights and wisdom.

Sobriety Date: 9/25/2018

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“I don’t have to be right today; I just have to be sober and loving and forgiving.”

“That’s where you’re blocking the spirit of God, when you’re thinking there’s nothing wrong with you.”

“That’s the secret to the program, accepting that you’re really broken and need help.”

Referred by: KCB Listener

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Without ever having a driver’s license, Garet gathered 168 traffic tickets. He was in the revolving door of prison and had no idea how to stop using and drinking. In this story of recovery, you’ll hear about the game changing hug that gave Garet just enough hope to do the necessary work.  

Sobriety Date: 3/17/2013

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“I get to be in that one place that I never was—and that was this moment.” 

“I just love participating in the AA way of life.”

Referred by: KeepComingBack.net listener

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In this funny and heartfelt tale, Fernando shares the horrors of addiction and the joys of sobriety. He very much disliked everything about AA when he arrived, but he stuck around and over 30 years later, he lives a life beyond his wildest dreams.

Sobriety Date: 8/21/1991

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“King Alcohol found me, picked me up and took me away.”

“I don’t know what my higher power is, but I know it when I feel it.”

Referred by: Sean J. (Vol. 199)

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Sara found sobriety at the age of 25, and notates her first addiction as reading. The escape she found in books she replaced at 11 yrs old with alcohol, and then drugs. With complete transparency, Sara shares the endless possibilities sobriety brings and the many lessons she continues to learn. 

Sobriety Date: 3/15/2016

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“The possibilities are truly endless to what can happen in this life as long as I stay sober.”

“It’s just one foot in front of the other until the fog lifts.”

Referred by: Anonymous speaker

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Sober at 26, Michael has been in the program for almost 30 years. During this time he has maintained a strong program, never without a sponsor, and still attends 5 meetings a week – because it fills his soul and permits the beauty in his life.

Sobriety Date: 5/14/1995

Quotes
“Once I’d start drinking, I literally had no control over the amount I took afterwards.” 

“I needed a new way of living.”

“Come, see what we do here, this is pretty special.”

Referred by: Website contact 

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Ben's anxiety and depression stemmed from many challenges, including attending 13 different elementary schools. After a 30-year drinking career, he's now approaching his 2-year sobriety birthday. Ben has traded his drinking for healthy soul-feeding people, like his wife, children and friends.

Sobriety Date: 2/14/2023

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“Alcohol had its grip on me from the very, very, very beginning.”

“I think it’s really hard to be anxious or depressed when you have this huge list of things to be thankful for, and you visit it and revisit it often.”

"These have been the best 2 years of my life."

Referred by: Tara V. (Vol. 54) 

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Ron spent nine years in and out of the program, struggling with alcohol. After four DUIs and trading his three-year sobriety chip for a bottle, he hit rock bottom with a 90-day county jail stint. Faced with the choice of getting sober or succumbing to alcoholism, he decided to do the AA deal all the way.

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“I’ve learned how to become the person that I’d like to be and just strive to get better at being the person I need to be.”

“I just knew that this was the only way I was gonna make it - is if I dig into AA and stay in, and do the next right indicated thing.”

Referred by: Anonymous KCB speaker

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38 years sober and Gena still does all the things she did when she came into the rooms. In this story, she recounts her journey of finding grace, humility and gratitude through the 12 steps. While Gena tried various 12-step groups, it was in Alcoholics Anonymous where she found her people and her recovery. 

Sobriety Date: 1/3/1987

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“I’ll never be able to repay Alcoholics Anonymous, and the people, what they’ve done for me.”

“They told me that even if I want to take a drink, I just don’t have to.”

Referred by: Sean J. (Episode #199)

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Stephanie, raised in an agnostic liberal home with Jewish parents, struggled with anxiety and anger. Eventually there was no barrier between her and a drink. Through the steps of AA, Stephanie discovered a spiritual life, and her dedication to recovery has brought her peace and purpose.

Sobriety Date: 6/19/2022

Quotes
“If I drank, I would over-drink.”

“I didn’t know that I could be spiritual; I didn’t want to come into these meetings and become religious.”

Referred by: Sean J. (Episode #199)

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Gabby discovered 12-step programs in her teens, but it took years to achieve and maintain sobriety. Two years ago, fearing death, she returned to AA and committed to the program. Today, Gabby enjoys a life filled with more joy than she thought possible.

Sobriety Date: 12/30/2022

Quotes
“I’m a very grateful and satisfied customer of Alcoholics Anonymous.”

“If you keep falling down, just keep getting up.”

Referred by: Bert W. (Episode #228)

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