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Don M AA speaker
Don M AA speaker
Don M AA speaker
Thursday 23rd July 2020
Don shares his candid journey from a lawyer battling alcoholism to finding recovery through AA and spiritual growth.
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55 minutes
Honest
Inspiring
Humorous
Raw
Supportive
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Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Gratitude for being alive and sober.
- Challenges and humour in public speaking.
- Transformation through AA and spiritual growth.
- Humility and gratitude as key aspects of recovery.
- Importance of not relying on external factors for comfort.
If you let your comfort depend on any person, place, thing, or situation, you're going to be uncomfortable
Join Don, an AA speaker, as he takes you on a journey through his battle with alcoholism and his path to recovery. Speaking candidly, Don shares his gratitude for being alive and the challenges of giving a talk away from home. He offers a glimpse into his life as a lawyer, peppered with humorous anecdotes and poignant reflections.
Don's story is one of transformation, where he moves from the depths of addiction to finding solace in the fellowship and the grace of God. He recounts his 'dry date' of April 9, 1981, and how he was 37 when he got sober. Don's tale is filled with moments of humility, gratitude, and the realisation that his ego and self-will were his biggest hurdles.
He paints vivid pictures of his past life, filled with flashy cars and material success, contrasted with the simple yet profound lives of those he once looked down upon. Don's message is clear: true comfort and peace come from within and through maintaining a spiritual condition. He also highlights the importance of not relying on external factors for happiness and the role of a sponsor in guiding through the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.
This episode is a raw and honest account of one man's journey to sobriety, filled with humour, wisdom, and heartfelt moments. If you're looking for inspiration or just a good story, Don's talk is a must-listen.