Sober Sunrise - AA Speaker Podcast

Brendan D. from Bellingham, WA speaking at the 12 step convention in Reykjavik, Iceland - February 19th 2016 Drop a couple dollars in our virtual basket: sober-sunrise.com Brendan, sober since 1991, shares his journey from a troubled, violent household to finding recovery through AA. Despite a privileged upbringing, he struggled with inner turmoil and turned to alcohol for relief. He emphasizes that true recovery goes beyond quitting drinking—it's about spiritual growth and finding lasting peace

Bill C. From Charlotte, NC. Nov 26th, 1988 Drop a couple dollars in our virtual basket: sober-sunrise.com Bill shares his journey from growing up in an alcoholic home in North Carolina to finding sobriety through AA. Despite early vows to avoid alcohol, peer pressure led him to start drinking, quickly becoming dependent. His drinking caused blackouts, shame, and family strain. After hitting a breaking point, Bill sought help from AA, where he found fellowship and purpose through service. He credits

Marty J. from Red Deer, Alberta speaking at the 15th Annual Tri-State Roundup in Laughlin, NV - May 20th 1999 Drop a couple dollars in our virtual basket: sober-sunrise.com Marty J. describes his early struggles, humorous encounters with sponsors, and his gradual spiritual awakening. Marty reflects on how letting go of old ideas and embracing service in AA helped transform his life. He also shares how sobriety allowed him to reconnect with his family, rebuild relationships with his children, and

Jay S. from Sedona, AZ speaking at the 48th Annual Big Deep South Convention in New Orleans, LA - June 19th 2016 Drop a couple dollars in our virtual basket: sober-sunrise.com Jay shares his journey from living in a car and battling severe alcoholism to finding recovery through Alcoholics Anonymous and spiritual growth. Raised in a chaotic household, Jay discovered alcohol as a coping mechanism at a young age, which led to destructive behaviors and repeated arrests. After a

Tom P. from Clifton, NJ speaking on the topic of the steps to emotional sobriety at the Friendly Berlin Circle group in Berlin, Germany - May 3rd 2021 Drop a couple dollars in our virtual basket: sober-sunrise.com Tom P. with over 30 years of recovery shares how the 12 Steps helped him overcome the emotional baggage of his chaotic childhood and addiction. Growing up in a violent, unstable home, he started drinking at age 10 to escape his reality, which led to years of substance abuse,

Billy S. from Las Vegas, NV speaking at Paramount speakers in Paramount, CA - November 9th 2003 Drop a couple dollars in our virtual basket: sober-sunrise.com Raised with three successful brothers, Billy felt like an outsider and turned to alcohol as a teenager. His drinking worsened during his time in the Navy and throughout various jobs, leaving him broke, isolated, and unable to control his drinking. He reflects on the chaos alcohol brought to his life, his failed relationships, and his struggles

Sandy B at the 38th Annual Las Vegas Roundup Drop a couple dollars in our virtual basket: sober-sunrise.com Sandy B., a former Marine Corps fighter pilot, shares his journey from alcoholism to over 40 years of sobriety through AA. He highlights the importance of spiritual growth, emphasizing Steps 10 and 11 as essential practices to stay connected to a higher power and maintain peace in daily life. Sandy stresses that lasting sobriety comes from letting go of ego, embracing humility, and living a