Station Manager
Station Manager
Tom I AA speaker
Tom I AA speaker
Tom I AA speaker
Friday 26th June 2020
Join Tom as he shares his decades-long journey of sobriety, filled with humour, gratitude, and heartfelt anecdotes. A must-listen for anyone in recovery.
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67 minutes
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Honest
Raw
Hopeful
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Episode Overview
- Tom's first meeting in February 1956 marked the start of his sobriety journey.
- He shares the mixed blessings of getting older while staying sober.
- Gratitude plays a significant role in Tom's recovery.
- Interactions with old friends and the Canadian delegation have had a profound impact on him.
- Tom discusses his prison experience and the struggles he faced in early sobriety.
If I'd have thought I was going to be sober this long, I'd have quit.
Tom's journey through recovery is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. Speaking at a conference in 2003, Tom shares his experiences from his first meeting in February 1956 to his sobriety that has lasted over decades. He talks about the mixed blessings of getting older and the gratitude he feels for his journey. With humour and heartfelt anecdotes, Tom describes his initial fears of sobriety and the unexpected joy it brought him.
He reflects on his interactions with old friends and the impact they had on his recovery. Tom's candid storytelling offers a raw and honest look at the ups and downs of living a sober life. He doesn't shy away from discussing the dark times, including his time in prison and the struggles he faced in early sobriety.
But it's not all doom and gloom; Tom's tale is filled with moments of gratitude, love, and connection, especially with the Canadian delegation and his wife from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. His story is a testament to the power of community and the importance of staying connected. If you're looking for a dose of inspiration and a reminder that recovery is possible, Tom's story is one you won't want to miss.