Mickey B. AA speaker

Mickey B. AA speaker

Recovery Radio Network

speaking in 2013

InspiringHonestHumorousHopefulEngaging

1:17:2410 Dec 2018

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Mickey B.'s Journey: From Gratitude Attacks to Sobriety

Episode Overview

  • Embrace gratitude even when it feels impossible.
  • Community and service are vital in AA.
  • Unexpected moments can lead to profound change.
  • Fully concede to being an alcoholic for true recovery.
  • Humour can be a powerful tool in recovery.
"Ever since the very first day I was christened, I've had something to be grateful for."

Mickey B., a charismatic AA speaker, takes the stage in this episode of Recovery Radio Network, sharing his rollercoaster journey through alcoholism and recovery. With a blend of humour and raw honesty, Mickey captivates his audience by recounting his initial disdain for gratitude and how he eventually embraced it. He jokes about his name, Mickey Bush, and the absurdities of his past, including a humorous yet poignant story about being grateful for not being named Harry.

Mickey's storytelling is both engaging and eye-opening, filled with vivid anecdotes from his life, including run-ins with the law and unexpected moments of clarity that led him to sobriety. He highlights the importance of community and service in AA, recounting how he was tricked into attending meetings by a friend and how those meetings changed his life.

Mickey also delves into the deeper aspects of recovery, such as the significance of fully conceding to one's innermost self that they are an alcoholic. His reflections on spirituality and the transformative power of the 12-step programme are both touching and inspiring. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking a candid, heartfelt, and often humorous perspective on the journey to sobriety.

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