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Roger W. AA speaker
Roger W. AA speaker
Roger W. AA speaker
Tuesday 2nd June 2020
Roger W. shares his gripping journey from alcoholism to recovery, highlighting the transformative power of AA and the importance of community.
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47 minutes
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Honest
Hopeful
Raw
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Episode Overview
- Roger W. shares his journey from alcoholism to sobriety.
- Highlights the support and community within AA.
- Discusses the role of service in his recovery.
- Shares personal anecdotes and pivotal moments.
- Emphasises the transformative power of AA's twelve-step programme.
I spent the rest of my life trying to catch that perfect buzz.
Roger W. takes the stage with a heartfelt and humorous recount of his journey through alcoholism and recovery. Speaking at an AA event, Roger begins by expressing gratitude for his sobriety since August 15, 1983, and acknowledges the support of his home group in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. He gives a special shoutout to Johnny, who recently celebrated 40 years of sobriety, underscoring the importance of community in recovery.
Roger's story is a rollercoaster of highs and lows, from his early days of drinking to his eventual embrace of sobriety. He shares vivid memories of trying to catch the 'perfect buzz', only to wake up in regrettable situations, like passing out on a friend's couch. His tale is peppered with anecdotes that are both sobering and amusing, like his attempt to cash paychecks at bars instead of banks.
Roger's journey took him through various stages of denial and acceptance, including a stint in rehab where he was introduced to the AA community that would change his life. He speaks candidly about the pivotal moments that led him to sobriety, such as the time he found a Hazelden publication in his stepmother's drawer or when he attended his first AA meeting in Cincinnati.
Roger also highlights the importance of service in AA, recounting how he started meetings at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and received letters from AA members across the country. His story is a testament to the power of community and the transformative impact of AA's twelve-step programme. If you're looking for an honest, raw, and ultimately uplifting account of recovery, Roger W.'s talk is a must-listen.