In AA we try to avoid the expressions “on the wagon” and “taking the pledge.” They remind us of our failures. Although we realize that alcoholism is a permanent, irreversible condition, our experience has taught us to make no long-term promises about staying sober. We have found it more realistic—and…

Ebby T. – Bill W.’s sponsor – speaking in a hotel room in Memphis, TN – 1958 http://recoveredcast.com Check out this episode!

Expressions commonly heard in A.A. are “If you don’t take that first drink, you can’t get drunk” and “One drink is too many, but twenty are not enough.” If we do not take the first drink, we never get drunk. Therefore, instead of planning never to get drunk, or trying…

Bill W Traditions Check out this episode!

When breaking free from a life of addiction, your sobriety takes center stage in your life. Recovery takes all your time, energy and focus. While this is natural and necessary, it’s important to remember that there is more to life than your Recovery process. The keyword to remember is “balance.”…

Bill W at Forth Worth Check out this episode!

Popsicle Sticks is not really a topic but rather a style of meeting here in Southeast Michigan. Tonight, this show will be presented in the form of a popsicle stick meeting. A popsicle stick meeting is a meeting where we let our higher power determine what we need to share.…