Joe D. AA speakerJoe D. AA speaker
Recovery Radio Network
speaking in 1955
31:41•24 Mar 2017
Joe D.: A Journey from the Graveyard to Grace
Episode Overview
- Joe D. shares his early days in AA and his journey to sobriety.
- Humorous and poignant anecdotes about his drinking days.
- Emphasises the importance of community and spirituality in recovery.
- Addresses misconceptions about AA and its role in finding peace.
- Highlights the significance of honesty and self-awareness in overcoming alcoholism.
“If I'm alive, what am I doing here? And if I'm dead, why do I have to go to the bathroom?”
In this episode of Recovery Radio Network, Joe D., an AA speaker from Brooklyn, shares his heartfelt journey of recovery. Speaking back in 1955, Joe's story is filled with humour, honesty, and raw emotion. He starts by recounting his early days in AA, admitting he was a 'baby' in the group with only eight and a half years of sobriety.
Joe reflects on his struggles with alcohol, detailing how it impacted his career as a funeral director and his personal life. His anecdotes about his drinking days are both poignant and funny, like the time he woke up in a graveyard after a heavy night of drinking and questioned his existence. Joe's candidness about his failures and successes in overcoming alcoholism is truly inspiring. He emphasises the importance of community, spirituality, and self-awareness in the recovery process.
Joe also touches on the misconceptions he had about AA and how the programme eventually helped him find peace and stability. By the end of his talk, Joe leaves you with a sense of hope and the belief that change is possible, no matter how deep the struggle. If you're looking for a mix of humour, wisdom, and real-life experience, Joe's story is a must-listen.
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