AA Podcast
AA Podcast
Multiple Speakers: Hyko then Gill (NSFW)
Multiple Speakers: Hyko then Gill (NSFW)
Multiple Speakers: Hyko then Gill (NSFW)
Friday 9th October 2020
Tune into Sober Cast to hear Hyko and Gill's inspiring stories of long-term sobriety and the transformative power of Alcoholics Anonymous.
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Get the buttons here!Hyko and Gill: Stories of Perseverance and 36 Years of Sobriety
Alcoholics anonymous has been the best thing I've had in my life. Thirty-Six Years is kind of hard to comprehend when you're sitting there with your first couple of days of sobriety.
Curious about the power of community in the journey to sobriety? This episode of Sober Cast brings you the heartfelt stories of Hyko and Gill, two individuals whose lives were transformed by Alcoholics Anonymous. Recorded at the North Oakland Open speaker meeting in June 2019, their tales offer a deep dive into the challenges and triumphs of long-term sobriety. Hyko kicks things off with a candid account of his struggles to find the right AA group.
After feeling out of place at several meetings, he finally found a community that resonated with him. His story is one of persistence and finding the right fit. He shares how AA not only helped him secure a job he loves but also equipped him with the tools to navigate life's ups and downs. Then, Gill takes the stage with 36 years of sobriety under his belt.
His journey began after he drank his way out of a marriage and relocated to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Gill reflects on the false sense of camaraderie that comes with drinking and contrasts it with the genuine community he found in AA. His experience underscores the transformative power of AA's steps and the importance of staying committed to the program. Both speakers emphasize that long-term sobriety is achievable with dedication and support from the AA community.
Gill, in particular, highlights that the relief many seek can be found within the steps of AA, and that miracles are possible through commitment to sober living. This episode is a testament to the life-changing impact of finding a supportive community in recovery. Whether you're new to sobriety or have been on this path for years, Hyko and Gill's stories offer hope and inspiration. Tune in to hear their journeys and gain insights into the resilience required for long-term recovery.