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Mark T., Lawrence M. & Cody L - Las Vegas Roundup 11/29/19
Mark T., Lawrence M. & Cody L - Las Vegas Roundup 11/29/19
Mark T., Lawrence M. & Cody L - Las Vegas Roundup 11/29/19
Tuesday 21st July 2020
Join Mark T., Lawrence M., and Cody L. as they share insights on sponsorship and recovery at the 53rd Las Vegas Roundup. Empowering stories and AA wisdom.
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Episode Overview
- Sponsorship is vital for recovery.
- Personal experiences with untreated alcoholism.
- The importance of working the AA steps.
- Finding community and support in AA.
- Spiritual growth through helping others.
To duplicate with such backing what I've accomplished is only a matter of willingness, patience, and labor.
In this compelling episode from the 53rd Annual Las Vegas Roundup, Mark Torgerson, Lawrence M., and Cody L. provide invaluable insights into the world of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and the profound impact of sponsorship on recovery. The event, held on November 29th, 2019, brings together voices from Canada and Texas to share their personal journeys and wisdom gained through years of battling alcoholism.
Mark Torgerson, a recovered alcoholic from Medicine Hat, Alberta, opens with a powerful message about the importance of sponsorship in AA. He recounts his seven-year struggle with untreated alcoholism, cycling in and out of AA meetings without finding the relief he desperately needed. Mark's experience underscores the necessity of action beyond attending meetings, emphasizing the pivotal role of sponsorship in guiding individuals through the 12 steps of AA.
The journey to sobriety is fraught with challenges, as Mark shares candidly about his mental health diagnoses, including ADD, ADHD, and bipolar disorder, which were intertwined with his alcoholism. Yet, it was through a surprising click on a mouse that Mark found an online AA meeting that changed his life. This group, focused on actions rather than feelings, assigned him a sponsor from day one, leading him through the 12 steps swiftly and effectively. Lawrence M. and Cody L.
echo these sentiments, highlighting the transformative power of helping others as a means to maintain one's sobriety. They discuss the spiritual growth that comes from witnessing others recover, emphasizing that frequent contact with newcomers and other AA sponsors is crucial for spiritual development. The episode closes with a reminder of the importance of working the big book solution and maintaining a reliance on a higher power to continue helping those who still suffer from alcoholism.
The speakers encourage listeners, regardless of their sobriety time, to engage in sponsorship and offer support, as this mutual aid is a cornerstone of AA. This episode is a testament to the strength found in community, the wisdom of the big book, and the life-changing power of sponsorship in Alcoholics Anonymous.