Sober now for 8 years, John is in his second long stint of sobriety and working hard to keep it that way. This time John has done the steps and practices their principles in all of his affairs. John works diligently at staying on the beam so he...

Blake came back to the rooms after a quiet inner voice urged him to. Homeless from 19 to 24, his bottom was brutal. This time, recovery wasn’t a pink cloud—it was multiple daily meetings for months. The obsession is quiet now, and he works a st...

Sober at only 22 yrs and now in his second year of law school, Wilson has had a few busy years. He’s a well-spoken young man with what some might say a high-bottom, alongside this however, Wilson also comes with a deep-gratitude for his recover...

Kian has grown up in AA, sober at only 22 yrs. Fear being his main childhood emotion, he found alcohol a wonderful reprieve. Eventually though the vicious cycle came and the methods of escape stopped working. It was AA that has brought Kian to ...

Steve brings a deep and steady commitment to Alcoholics Anonymous, shaped by his experience of earning—and repeatedly losing—years of sobriety. From Akron, Ohio, the birthplace of AA, Steve brings a quiet pride and respect for the Program. His ...

Sean was also episode #32—in this “a-few-years-later” share, Sean outlines: how he found the rooms, worked for his sobriety, drifted away from program, and most recently, found his way back. Sean gently tells his story from a place of truth as ...

Jen has earned her wisdom through nearly 25 years of sobriety and brings calm to the process of recovery. She pours her heart into everything she does—her story doesn’t shout—it soothes. After listening, you'll walk away feeling a little more h...

At 28 yrs. old and 2 yrs. into sobriety Slater found himself miserable. He then rediscovered young people meetings and recommitted to the program—he built a fellowship, worked the steps thoroughly, took service commitments and found the peace h...

Kylee was first introduced to Alcoholics Anonymous at only 14 years old, though it took many more years of suffering before she found relief and peace in the rooms. With relapse, alcohol and drugs in her journey, Kylee is in the unique position...

Cody brings a deep respect and love for Alcoholics Anonymous to his story. He’s a no-nonsense speaker with conviction and honesty about the reality of addiction and the path to recovery. Cody brings insight and clarity far beyond his 22 years.&...

Caleb grew up in a tough neighborhood, had a neglected childhood, and never knew the feeling of safety. He spent a big chunk of his young life in and out of prison, getting out at 25. Now at 29, he’s not just surviving—he’s thriving with AA. He...

Tanya recently celebrated 25 years of sobriety, crediting the program, steps, and fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous for helping her experience life’s joys, endure its hardships, and embrace the peace a sober life creates.Sobriety Dat...

Michael worked an ok program, went back and tried some more drinking and is now back doing this AA thing at 110% — and with that effort he has found peace, gratitude and the sigh he was seeking in a drink. Sobriety Date: 1/28...

Chris always felt like an outsider wanting to crawl out of his skin, which made his first drink the obvious answer to life. When it stopped working, at only 17 yrs., Chris attempted suicide which brought him to the rooms. He found strength thro...

Corbin begin drinking for the release, the entertainment and the peace of mind, but eventually found himself trapped, lonely and miserable – drinking even when he didn’t want to. With the Program, the Steps and taking Action, Corbin lives a lif...

Hannah, a retread, has built a strong program, shaped by the hard-earned wisdom gained through the pain of picking up a drink after the freedom of sobriety. With vulnerable honesty, she shares her journey in a way that draws you in and has you ...

With 25 yrs of sobriety Lorrie lives and breathes the AA way. She’s all about taking action, practicing the principles, and guiding others with grace and love. With strong values and a heart for sponsorship, she’s proof that recovery isn’t just...

Michael grew up with a strong “never surrender” mindset, shaped by generations of warriors before him. But it was through a surrender that he achieved victory over alcoholism and addiction. Today, Michael lives a life with tools, purpose and pe...

Suicidal-felon turned happy, joyous and free attorney—this is a story of an alcoholic who through the gift of desperation asked for help. Then it was hard work, dedication and a commitment to these principles that brought him the grace of sobri...

Though a well-educated and confident man today, Mark was once consumed by anger and alcohol. Through the honesty in the rooms, and a bit of humility, he began to learn about himself and his place in the world. By living the 12 step principles i...

Jodi didn’t dive headfirst into a rigorous program; instead, she did just enough to not pick up. It was the pain of sober, restless, irritable and discontent that brought her to a point of full and complete surrender with work: Steps &...

Chuck was just 17 when his parents dragged him to his first AA meeting. After years passed and he earned his 8th DUI (2 in one day) he found AA again and sat all the way down. Today, Chuck works his program like his life depends on it—because h...

Cristy started drinking late but quickly went all-in and made up for lost time. After an intervention and a few good choices, she unexpectedly found herself sober. Today, she’s living as her true self, discovered through sobriety.Sobr...

It was a moment of grace that brought Kent to his first AA meeting, and it was a man reaching out his hand and asking a simple question that kept him here – that was almost 15 years ago. Today, Kent does the deal: the steps, the service and the...

Wayne grew up in an atmosphere of drugs and alcohol, beginning his drinking at 8 and selling drugs at 11 yrs old. This led to 20 years of being on probation, parole or locked up. His is a story of hope – it was with the steps, fellowship and se...