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 can show up for himself and others.

Sobriety Date: 4/17/2017

Quotes
“I didn’t realize that Alcoholics Anonymous is a program that is to be practiced in all of our daily affairs.”

“The program of Alcoholics Anonymous is not necessarily the hour that I go to meetings, it’s for the 23 other hours that I have outside of meetings.”

Referred by: Sara A. (Episode #211)

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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 strong program to keep it that way. Today, Blake has hope.

Sobriety Date: 11/6/2024

Quotes
“The last time that I remember living a better life, I was sober.”

“I know that life happens, so I have to keep my program strong.”

“I am in the process of building that man that I wanted to become.”

Referred by: Sara A. (Episode #211)

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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 recovery and the grace it provides.

Sobriety Date: 2/21/2022

Quotes
“This time I was accepting help for my alcoholism and I wanted to try something else because I knew I couldn’t do it on my own.”

“I did the classics, the hit list: the 90 meetings in 90 days, get a sponsor, get a homegroup—those things were pivotal.”

Referred by: Dustin (Episode #207)

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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 today, where he leads with simplicity, logic and service.

Sobriety Date: 6/7/2016

Quotes
“I feel really safe in an AA room, it’s the safest place for me."

"Doing more AA has never brought me any sort of ill-will, it always makes me feel better.”

Referred by: Sara A. (Episode #211)

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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 journey offers valuable insights for others, no matter where they are on their path of recovery.

Sobriety Date: 12/1/2017

Quotes
“The healing process of the Steps has really helped me to understand where the love is and always has been in my life.”

“I’ve fallen in love with AA.”

Referred by: Thomas C. (Episode #178)

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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 he embarks on a new chapter in life.

Sobriety Date: 5/11/2018

Quotes
“It’s pretty crazy the gifts that this program can bring.”

“The return on investment is incredible.”

Referred by: Alexa (Episode #30)

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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 hopeful, and perhaps even a little more whole.

Sobriety Date: 10/30/2000

Quotes
“I am willing to go to any length to not feel the way I felt.”

“Pray to have the willingness to put Alcoholics Anonymous first in your life—if that’s the only prayer you do, just do that.”

Referred by: Hannah B. (Episode #264)

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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 he longed for and so many in the rooms had.

Sobriety Date: 9/1/2022

Quotes
"These last 9 months of sobriety have been the best 9 months of my life.”

“I get to be of service, and as a result, I get to stay sober.”

Referred by: Michael G. (Episode #272)

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