AA Grapevine, Inc.
AA Grapevine, Inc.
Anyone, Anywhere [Season 9, Episode 20]
Anyone, Anywhere [Season 9, Episode 20]
Anyone, Anywhere [Season 9, Episode 20]
Monday 17th November 2025
David shares his inspiring journey from addiction to recovery, highlighting the power of community and service in AA.
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Episode Overview
- Community support is crucial for recovery.
- Service can be as simple as brightening someone's day.
- Anonymity protects members and encourages openness.
- Running into familiar faces at meetings is common and okay.
- Wisdom from tough times can aid others in their journey.
"Keep coming back—it had been years since anybody had said to come back someplace."
How do individuals turn their lives around after addiction? In this episode of AA Grapevine's Podcast, David shares his journey of recovery, starting from a surprising introduction to Alcoholics Anonymous in 1986. Imagine waking up from a blackout and finding yourself in New York City—David did just that, and it marked the beginning of his path to sobriety.
The camaraderie and support he found within AA were unlike anything he'd experienced before, with fellow members sticking by him through thick and thin. Don and Sam, the hosts, explore the importance of service in recovery, highlighting how small acts of kindness can make a big difference. The episode also touches on the Carry the Message programme, offering listeners a chance to contribute to AA's outreach efforts.
With humour and heartfelt anecdotes, David reflects on how the wisdom gained from tough times can help others. He shares how AA members never judged him for his past but instead welcomed him with open arms, encouraging him to keep coming back. Curious about how newcomers handle running into familiar faces at meetings? This episode answers that question too, reminding us of the power of anonymity and mutual support in recovery.
Whether you're new to AA or have been part of it for years, this episode is packed with relatable stories and insights that might just inspire you to think about your own journey. Why not take a moment to consider how you can be of service today?