A Shot Glass of Recovery

Angie from SC

AA Solution Seekers are blessed to have a few old timers with some amazing connections. What this means for us and for you, is we get some pretty amazing speakers at our group. I'm just grateful to be able to share these speakers with you. If you don't hear your story in this share, keep coming back, you are bound to hear yours one day soon.
 
 

Claudia D. from AA Solution Seekers

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In this powerful and deeply moving episode, Claudia D. shares her courageous journey from the grips of alcoholism to the freedom of recovery. When I first met Claudia, she was a quiet observer at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, but that changed when she asked me to sponsor her.
Claudia’s story goes beyond recovery from alcohol; it’s a tale of resilience against manipulation and abuse. While AA offers a life-saving solution to alcoholism, Claudia bravely sheds light on a darker side—the predators who exploit vulnerable members in the program. She recounts her experience with an online group (originally it was called The Joy of Living out of Texas, but eventually that group would kick this predator out. Sadly he just started another online hunting ground called..), “A New Happiness,” run by a manipulative individual by the name of Richard and his enablers, and her ultimate triumph over their toxic influence.
Through her faith in a higher power and the principles of AA, Claudia not only found recovery from the disease of alcoholism but also reclaimed her life from the grips of deceit and control of a sick man.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking hope, healing, and a reminder of the strength it takes to overcome not only addiction but the harmful actions of others.
 
If you or anyone you know in A.A. is getting mixed messages remember some of our famous slogans "secrets keep us sick". Alcoholics Anonymous has amazing resources on the world service website www.aa.org where you can find a helpful pamphlet on What Sponsorship is and ISN'T. If a sponsor tells you to keep something secret, that's a sign something is wrong, trust your gut, speak up, change sponsors and find another group. And remember that Anonymity is not a cloak that covers unsafe or illegal behaviour, read the aa Safety Card for more info.
 
 

Dan S from Saturday Night Into Action group

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We consider Dan S one of our home group members, even though he considers us a side piece to his regular home group Saturday Night Into Action!
 
I love me a man who stays focused on the basics of AA.
 
 

Ep 32 Big Book Study

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This episode sounds like we are in a hall...because we were in a party room together and online!
 
We picked up where we left off talking about Step 10 and Step 11. Today we are on page 86 half way down the page it begins "On awakening..".  The beautiful essence of Step 10 and 11 is that we are developing a daily conscious contact with a power greater than ourselves. When we tap into this never ending resource of ultimate power, we can meet any challenge and face life's demands and remain sober and emotionally balanced.
 
 
 
 

It all comes down to you and God

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I thought I would share some of the simple prayers that can be found right in the Big Book and the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions. I also share a few others that have helped me along the way.
 
The bottom line in my recovery is this...God is either everything or God is nothing....which is it? I had to make a decision. Was I willing to believe or not. This is what they call the turning point, the jumping off place. I can't really move forward until I take this step.
 
I went from disbelief to belief with the act of willingness. I started to pray long before I believed in anything. I just knew, my way had not been working.
 
I hope this helps you.
 
Love and Light
Lisa
 

Ep 31 of the Big Book Study - Steps 10 and 11

Episode 31 of our Big Book study which happens live every other Saturday at (a new time now!) 5 pm EASTERN in the AA Solution Seekers zoom room. All are Welcome! 
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Today we were on page 84 to 86  where it begins to talk about Step 10 and 11.  This is where we begin how to engage with corrective measures or actions throughout the day we are in, in order stay balanced and centered in the program day to day. 
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Bruce from AA 1.0 in Florida

I've known Bruce for a couple of years now and he's the kind of guy you just like instantly. 
 
I love him because he has an amazing recollection and respect for the history of Alcoholics Anonymous. I love him for his dedication to carrying the message of AA. 
 
I love him cuz when we ask for help, he honors the AA code and always says yes.
And on Tuesday November 5th, 2024 wish him a happy 38 year anniversary.
 
Check out his big book study sometime! Tuesdays at 530pm eastern time in this zoom room. 
AA1.0 Tuesdays at 5:30pm
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/99464321595 (Password: ardmore)  
 

Interview with Author Kellie Adams

Kellie Adams has been sober for 10 years. She has lifey problems and challenges just like the rest of us but today, she does that shit sober.
 
Her new book is launching soon so we got together to chat about it.
 
Shit I do Sober, a new book by Author Kellie Adams.
 
 

Ed Connolly Old Timer

I asked Ed to come speak at our meeting but was working the actual day he spoke. But I'd heard him before and know he carries THE message of Alcoholics Anonymous.
 
 

Shannon from the Mount Royal Group in Toronto

So funny that I've been going to online meetings for 3 years now and I finally found out our next speakers home group...it's a group in my very own city!
 
Shannon is one of those educated, intelligent ladies I always used to envy. Instead of realizing that I could be that too but it would require work and dedication on my part! 
Just another reminder of the disease of my thinking, I want everything instantly and without an effort.
 
This is Shannon from the Mount Royal Group in Toronto, Canada.