Mad Dog Recovery
Mad Dog Recovery
Charlie P. London PPBBS 6/25/10
Charlie P. London PPBBS 6/25/10
Charlie P. London PPBBS 6/25/10
Thursday 23rd April 2020
Join Charlie P. as he shares his journey of recovery and the transformative power of Alcoholics Anonymous at the London Primary Purpose group.
46 minutes
hopeful
reflective
informative
inspirational
grateful
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Episode Overview
- Charlie P. shares his personal recovery story.
- The significance of the Big Book in AA.
- The role of mentors and sponsors in sobriety.
- Community's impact on personal recovery.
- Charlie and Katie's journey in AA.
If you're a person that can make up your mind to stop drinking and pull it off, you don't even belong in the program of Alcoholics Anonymous.
In this episode, we are introduced to Charlie Parker, a grateful, recovered alcoholic, as he shares his journey at the London Primary Purpose group. Charlie opens up about his sobriety date, March 22, 1985, marking it as the most pivotal moment of his life. His home group in Austin, Texas, plays a crucial role in his recovery, with a strong focus on studying the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.
The group meets regularly, attracting between 150 to 175 people, and is currently on its third pass through the book. Charlie fondly recalls his time spent with his late sponsor, Mark Houston, emphasizing the profound impact Mark had on his recovery. He shares anecdotes about the challenges he faced, such as a stolen passport ordeal that required significant effort to resolve. Through these stories, Charlie paints a picture of the trials and triumphs on his path to sobriety.
The narrative also touches on Charlie's relationship with Katie, who he describes as his 'kid sister' in AA. Their shared history in the program eventually led to a romantic relationship, highlighting the deep connections formed within the AA community. Charlie expresses excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to speak and listen to others within the group, underscoring the importance of fellowship and shared experiences in the journey of recovery.
Overall, Charlie's talk is a testament to the transformative power of the Alcoholics Anonymous program, the Big Book, and the supportive community that surrounds it. His story is one of hope, growth, and the ongoing commitment to a life of sobriety.