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ESH: Angie P and Tom I at the 2005 International in Toronto
ESH: Angie P and Tom I at the 2005 International in Toronto
ESH: Angie P and Tom I at the 2005 International in Toronto
Saturday 1st November 2025
Angie P and Tom I share inspiring stories of overcoming addiction at the 2005 AA International in Toronto. Discover their journeys to sobriety.
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Episode Overview
- Community support is crucial for overcoming addiction.
- Sharing personal stories can inspire and motivate others.
- AA principles provide a strong foundation for recovery.
- Sponsorship plays a vital role in maintaining sobriety.
- Humour can be a powerful tool in storytelling and healing.
"I became a boxer. Fought everybody I could think of. When I came into AA, I told everybody, y'all better ask somebody about me."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? Angie P and Tom I share their compelling stories of overcoming addiction at the 2005 International AA Convention in Toronto. Angie, hailing from Cincinnati, Ohio, opens up about her tumultuous past, marked by a colourful upbringing and a rocky relationship with alcohol that led her to the brink.
With a mix of humour and heartfelt emotion, she recounts her journey from the 'knockout queen' of Cincinnati to a dedicated member of Alcoholics Anonymous. Her tale is one of resilience, showing how she found strength in the supportive arms of AA and transformed her life. Tom I, from Southern Pines, South Carolina, offers a different perspective, reflecting on his early struggles with alcoholism that led him to a maximum-security penitentiary.
His candid account reveals how he found redemption and purpose through AA, turning his life around to become a beacon of hope for others. Tom's story is a testament to the power of AA's principles and the profound impact they can have on individuals seeking a fresh start. Both speakers highlight the importance of community and the transformative power of sharing experiences. Their stories remind us that no matter how deep the struggle, recovery is possible with support and determination.
So, are you ready to be inspired by tales of transformation and hope?