Staying Married to an Alcoholic Spouse or Partner
Spencer spent 25 years living with his wife's alcoholism before she got sober. His story of Al-Anon, marriage, trust, and recovery offers hope to spouses who don't know whether to stay or leave.
When Rehab Didn’t Work: Adam T. on 28 Trips Through Treatment
Adam T. went through 28 treatment centers and spent 17 years in and out of AA before he got sober. His story looks at why rehab didn't work for so long, and what finally changed.
What Surrender Really Means in AA: Adam T’s Story
After 17 years in and out of AA and 28 treatment centers, Adam T learned that knowing the program wasn't enough. His story shows what surrender means in AA, the difference between compliance and action, and how letting go of control changed his recovery.
Growing Up in an Alcoholic Home: Jason J’s Story
Jason J. grew up in an alcoholic home where safety was never guaranteed. In this Sober Speak story, he shares his childhood experiences, the role his grandparents played in his life, and how those early experiences followed him into adulthood and recovery.
God Did For Me What I Couldn’t Do For Myself: Curry N. on Divorce in Sobriety
Three years sober, Curry N. watched his marriage end. His story shows what step 6 and step 7 look like when life comes apart and you keep showing up anyway.
What It Means To Be A Real Alcoholic (In Holly D.’s Words)
Holly D has been sober since September 28, 1996. She tells the story of her first drink at five years old, and what the Big Book has been trying to say all along about the real alcoholic.
Episode 247: Earl H. and The Journey Is the Destination
Earl H. has been sober since 1980. In his third Sober Speak conversation, he explains why the destination only comes when your heart stops beating.
Moment of Grace When God Cracked My Heart
An old man named Don asked Clif how he was doing every day for 45 days. This is the story of the moment grace finally cracked his heart open in recovery.
What a Dry Drunk Looks Like After Long-Term Sobriety
A Navy veteran with 44 years of sobriety shares how one prayer, offered to whom it may concern, opened the door to a new life. A story of faith, family, and hope.
What Should You Look for in an AA Sponsor?
David G. shares what to look for in an AA sponsor, how he walks sponsees through the steps, and the story of his stepbrother Jeff that reminds us why this work matters. If you have ever wondered how to pick the right sponsor, this is an honest, hopeful place to start.
What Powerlessness Actually Means in AA, According to Bill C.
Most people meet Step 1 thinking it is only about alcohol. Bill C., sober since 1985, explains why powerlessness keeps getting bigger the longer you stay sober, and why that turns out to be good news.
Self-Will Run Riot: What Charlie P Took 17 Years to Figure Out
Charlie P of Austin was one of the clearest voices in Alcoholics Anonymous for decades. In this greatest-hits Sober Speak episode, he walks through the Big Book and explains why most of us are working the wrong problem. From the pawn shop story to pages 60 to 63, this one is worth a second listen with a pen in your hand.
[the_ad id="17894"]