Don L, AA  spearker

Don L, AA spearker

Recovery Radio Network

speaking in 1993

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49:469 Mar 2018

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Don L: A Journey from Reluctance to Recovery

Episode Overview

  • Don L's initial reluctance to join AA
  • Humorous stories that lighten the mood
  • Key moments that led to Don's sobriety
  • The vital role of family and community support
  • How AA provided direction and purpose
I'm sober today by the living grace of God and the miracle of Alcoholics Anonymous

Don L's journey through Alcoholics Anonymous is nothing short of captivating. Speaking in 1993, Don takes you on a rollercoaster ride from his days as a reluctant participant to a devoted member of AA. You'll hear about his early resistance to the programme, his wife's unwavering support, and the pivotal moments that led to his sobriety. Don's storytelling is both humorous and poignant, filled with anecdotes from his drinking days and the early struggles of getting sober.

He shares a particularly amusing story about a playboy and a young woman in a bar, which serves as a light-hearted entry into more serious reflections on addiction and recovery. Don's candidness about his initial scepticism towards AA and how he eventually embraced it is both relatable and inspiring. He talks about the 'living grace of God' and the 'miracle of Alcoholics Anonymous', highlighting how these concepts helped him find direction and purpose.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the transformative power of AA and the importance of community in recovery. Don's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the incredible impact that support systems can have on one's journey to sobriety. Don't miss out on this heartfelt and enlightening episode that promises to leave you with a renewed sense of hope and faith.

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