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Harold L. FOTS Step 11 Speaker Series 1/6/2026
Harold L. FOTS Step 11 Speaker Series 1/6/2026
Harold L. FOTS Step 11 Speaker Series 1/6/2026
Tuesday 13th January 2026
Harold L. shares his inspiring journey from chaos to sobriety, highlighting faith and community's role in recovery.
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Episode Overview
- Sobriety can begin even when faith is absent; desperation can be a powerful motivator.
- Community support is crucial; find fertile soil for personal growth.
- Spiritual separation often underlies addiction; addressing it can aid recovery.
- AA offers a non-judgmental space to explore personal spirituality.
- Surrendering control is key to embracing recovery and healing.
I didn't come to AA because I believed in God; I came because I was out of ideas.
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? Harold L. shares his raw and heartfelt journey from a life of chaos to sobriety in this riveting talk at the Fellowship of the Spirit Toronto group. Harold, whose sobriety date is April 7, 1987, opens up about his initial resistance to the concept of a higher power and how desperation led him to Alcoholics Anonymous.
With humour and candour, he recounts his early days in AA, driven not by faith but by a need to avoid further legal troubles. Harold discusses the profound impact of spiritual separation, likening his initial view of alcohol as a solution rather than a problem. He delves into the concept of soul sickness, describing it as a disconnection from mind, will, and emotions.
Harold's story is interwoven with personal anecdotes about his mother’s unwavering faith and how it eventually influenced his own spiritual journey. Listeners will find Harold’s candid reflections on faith and prayer enlightening, especially his notion that AA allows individuals to explore their spirituality without judgment. He emphasises the importance of community and finding fertile soil for growth, urging newcomers to immerse themselves fully in the AA experience.
Harold’s journey is a testament to the transformative power of surrender and the support of a loving community. So, what role does faith play in your recovery journey?