Leslie G. AFG Female

Leslie G. AFG Female

How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? This talk from Leslie G. offers a funny, blunt and deeply spiritual look at long‑term recovery that many will find relatable, especially if the God stuff has always felt confusing or awkward. Leslie shares her story as an alcoholic sober since 18 September 1995, mixing sharp humour with honesty about stuttering through talks, wearing "ratty sneakers" behind a podium, and learning not to take herself "too damn seriously".

You’ll hear about her love of AA meetings, her home group "the Digs" in Indianapolis, and decades of experience as what she calls a "bar drinker" who became a committed meeting‑goer and "double winner" in both AA and Al‑Anon. A big thread running through the talk is Leslie’s evolving relationship with God.

She describes coming into AA as someone who had "always really struggled with the God concept" and then being moved to tears by people who spoke about spirituality in a way that finally made sense. From waking up broken on a bathroom floor praying "God either fix me or get me off this planet" to building a daily spiritual practice with sacred reading, candles and even bi‑aural beats, she shows how ongoing surrender shapes her sobriety.

Leslie also talks about service and connection in very down‑to‑earth terms: chatting up newcomers on their phones, remembering names, and noticing the moments when she misses a chance to help, like the man short of 64 cents in the queue ahead of her. Her message is simple and practical — recovery is a mix of meetings, sponsorship, spiritual practice and showing up for other people, day after day.

If you’ve ever wrestled with the idea of a higher power or wondered how to keep sobriety alive after the first burst of enthusiasm, this talk may leave you asking: what would a deeper daily rendezvous with God and your fellows look like for you?