David’s first drink was at 14 and a treatment center at 15. He struggled while sober in the rooms which led to relapses and suicidal thoughts. But it was this history that gave David the ability to recognize and support suffering sober AA members. David works his program every single day—it’s a commitment to himself and others. Mentioned in the share: Tom B. Emotional Sobriety talk Sobriety Date: 12/22/22 Quotes “That’s the process of AA . . . it’s designed not to fail.” “I needed long...
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David’s first drink was at 14 and a treatment center at 15. He struggled while sober in the rooms which led to relapses and suicidal thoughts. But it was this history that gave David the ability to recognize and support suffering sober AA members. David works his program every single day—it’s a commitment to himself and others.
Mentioned in the share: Tom B. Emotional Sobriety talk
Sobriety Date: 12/22/22
Quotes
“That’s the process of AA . . . it’s designed not to fail.”
“I needed long-term relief, I needed to be recovered.”
Referred by: Bert W. (Episode #228)
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