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Rick B. Roseville Tuesday Night Group 67th Anniversary 2012
Rick B. Roseville Tuesday Night Group 67th Anniversary 2012
Rick B. Roseville Tuesday Night Group 67th Anniversary 2012
Wednesday 1st April 2020
Rick B shares his journey from chaos to recovery at the Roseville Group's 67th anniversary, reflecting on family, spirituality, and personal growth.
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Episode Overview
- Rick B recounts his early struggles with alcoholism.
- The impact of family dynamics on his life and recovery.
- His transformative journey through spiritual growth.
- The role of community support in overcoming addiction.
- Rick's gratitude for the honesty and inventory process in recovery.
The day the alcoholic in AA realizes that his enemy is within, that the tigers are largely creatures of his own design and lurk in his own unconscious, that is the day when for him AA becomes what I believe its founders meant it to be, a flight into reality.
In this compelling episode, Rick B shares his journey from chaos to recovery during the 67th anniversary of the Tuesday Night Group in Roseville, California. Rick recounts his early struggles with alcoholism, which began during his youth when he found himself on the run from the police, hitchhiking up the coast of California. His story is filled with vivid memories of being ripped off in Sacramento and riding freight trains to escape his troubles.
Rick's formative years were marked by a challenging family environment, characterized by his father's alcoholism and absence. As the youngest of five children, Rick experienced a lack of closeness with his older siblings, except for his sister Ann, who played a significant role in his upbringing. His father's struggle with alcohol led to tumultuous experiences at home, including attempts by his mother to physically prevent his father from leaving the basement.
As Rick delves deeper into his narrative, he reflects on the transformative power of recovery and spirituality. He shares anecdotes of attending Al-Anon meetings, confronting personal demons, and the profound peace he discovered when he made a commitment to change. Rick emphasizes the importance of the inventory process and honesty in Alcoholics Anonymous, which allowed him to mend his relationship with his father and experience genuine gratitude.
Rick's story is not only a testament to personal transformation but also highlights the crucial role of community support in overcoming addiction. His involvement with the Union Gospel Mission alongside his father exemplifies the healing power of shared experiences and mutual support. Throughout the episode, Rick's gratitude for the AA program is palpable. He acknowledges the challenges faced by his brother Bob, who has yet to find peace, and contrasts it with his own journey towards serenity and acceptance.
In closing, Rick expresses deep appreciation for the opportunity to share his story, leaving listeners with a sense of hope and the possibility of redemption.