3-Minute AA Talks: #5 – A Sponsor Saved My Life
Hi, I’m Mark, and I’m an alcoholic. I didn’t want a sponsor. I didn’t want anyone telling me what to do. But I wanted to stay sober more than I wanted to stay stubborn, so I asked someone. My sponsor…
To carry the message to the alcoholic who still suffers.
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3-Minute AA Talks: #4: Step One and Letting Go
Hi, I’m Alice, and I’m an alcoholic. For years, I thought admitting powerlessness was giving up. I thought if I just tried harder, drank smarter, or controlled everything around me, I could manage it. But the truth was, alcohol had…
3-Minute AA Talks: #3: What ‘One Day at a Time’ Means to Me
Hi, I’m Brian, and I’m an alcoholic. In early sobriety, “One Day at a Time” sounded like a cliché. But I’ve learned that it’s not about shrinking my ambition—it’s about saving my life. When I try to control next week,…
3-Minute AA Talks: #2 My First Meeting.
Hi, I’m Maria, and I’m an alcoholic. I’ll never forget my first meeting. I didn’t want to be there. I sat in the back, arms crossed, waiting to prove it wasn’t for me. But then someone said something that cut…
3-Minute AA Talks: #1 The Courage to come back.
Hi, I’m John and I’m an alcoholic. I came back to AA after a relapse I swore would never happen. I had five years sober when I stopped doing the basics—no meetings, no sponsor, no inventory. I started managing life…
Maria – Step 12 – What it was like for me
Alright, chico, let’s talk about the Twelfth step, porque this one, it’s like the heart and soul of the whole program, you know? So, it’s all about giving back, about sharing your story with others who are still struggling, and…
Carlos – Finding Unity in Diversity: Exploring the Third Tradition of Alcoholics Anonymous
Howdy, compadres! It’s your buddy Carlos the Booze-bag, back again to explore the wisdom of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and share insights on our journey to sobriety. Today, let’s dive into the heart of AA and shine a spotlight on the…
Maria – Step 11 – What it was like for me
Alright, chico, let me tell you about the Eleventh step, porque this one, it’s like my lifeline, you know? So, it’s all about staying connected with that higher power, with whatever you believe in, through prayer and meditation. It’s like…
Carlos – Inclusion and Equality: Embracing the Second Tradition of Alcoholics Anonymous
Howdy, folks! It’s your amigo Carlos the Booze-bag, back again to dive into the rich tapestry of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and explore the guiding principles that keep us united on the path to sobriety. Today, let’s shine a light on…
Maria – Step 10 – What it was like for me
Okay, so let me break it down for you, chico. The Tenth step, it’s like taking a daily inventory of your actions, ¿entiendes? It’s about staying honest with yourself and admitting when you mess up, porque we’re all human, you…