The Tremendous Fact: We Have Found A Solution

The Tremendous Fact: We Have Found A Solution

What can we learn from those who have battled addiction? This episode of RAW Recovery Podcast drops you right into Dion’s living room – cat drama, coffee, and all – as he reads from the AA Big Book chapter *There Is a Solution* and unpacks what “the tremendous fact” really means for Alcoholics Anonymous.

You’ll hear Dion describe himself as a “recovered alcoholic” who lives a “really good fucking life”, while still dealing with everyday stuff like tax headaches, money worries and a needy tuxedo cat. That mix of humour and honesty keeps things grounded, especially for anyone who thinks recovery means life suddenly becomes perfect. A big chunk of the conversation circles around sponsorship.

Dion spins his playful “wheel of wisdom” and lands on “sponsorship”, then breaks it down simply: “A sponsor is somebody who guides you through the steps. That’s it.” He’s crystal clear on what sponsors are *not*: “Doctors, therapists, counsellors, lawyers – we’re not that.” For him, sponsorship is about walking someone through the AA process, sharing experience, and giving away what was freely given to him so he can “keep it”.

Dion also reads and comments on key lines from the Big Book, including: “The tremendous fact for every one of us… is that we have discovered a common solution. We have a way out on which we can absolutely agree.” He ties this to real life by pointing out spiritual experiences in small coincidences, like a friend’s share lining up exactly with the passage he’s reading.

The episode speaks to people in recovery who enjoy AA-based discussion, those curious about sponsorship, and anyone who prefers their spiritual talk with a side of sarcasm, cats, and drum references. It asks, gently but firmly: have you found your “common solution” yet, and who are you sharing it with?