THE JOURNEY From Addiction to Recovery – Kara’s Story (Video)

THE JOURNEY From Addiction to Recovery – Kara’s Story Video Meet Kara, a woman who has overcome numerous challenges with addiction, incarceration, recovery, and relapse, and emerged as a powerful voice for change. After serving time in federal prison and overcoming a difficult struggle with meth addiction and relapse, Kara has dedicated her life to helping others break free from their own personal struggles.

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Biography: “Dr. Bob’s Nightmare”

Biography: “Dr. Bob’s Nightmare” by Robert H. S., M.D., of Akron, Ohio via Silkworth (OM, p. 183 in 1st edition, p. 171 in 2nd,3rd and 4th editions. In the OM and 1st edition, it was titled “The Doctor’s Nightmare.”) Pioneers of A.A. Dr. Bob and the twelve men and women whose stories are in this section were among the early members of A.A.’s first groups. The third edition introduces this section by saying that they all had passed away of natural causes, having maintained complete sobriety. But it is known…

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Father Tom W. “We can BE the CHANGE” – Family Recovery Speaker (Video)

Father Tom W. “We can BE the CHANGE” – Family Recovery Speaker Video from Odomtology Father Tom W. from California shares in a charming and entertaining way his Al-Anon story. I love the insight he brings to the program and how he tells colorful and imaginative stories to illustrate his points. Do yourself a favor and listen to this AMAZING man share his incredible message!

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The Alcoholic Suffers

The Alcoholic Suffers by Mrs. Marty Mann, Executive Director, National Council on Alcoholism, New York via Silkworth Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8 We have attempted to do this in the 10 years or so since Father Kennedy made this suggestion, and I believe that it has had an impact. I believe that it has enabled a lot of people to get to AA. As he said, “It lets them save face in their own minds.” And I know perfectly well that one of the barriers…

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Billy W. – “Old School Addict and Hope Dealer!” (Video)

Billy W. – “Old School Addict and Hope Dealer!” Video NA Speaker – Get ready for some serious inspiration from one of the best and most passionate NA speakers out there! Billy has a great delivery from the podium and you can’t help but feel uplifted by his story and his attitude. One of the best parts about this share is how Billy focuses on talking to the newcomer and helping others, stating that you never know who you will help! There are probably people listening to this right now,…

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“I have alcoholism?”… “Why didn’t somebody tell me?”

“I have alcoholism?”… “Why didn’t somebody tell me?” by Mrs. Marty Mann, Executive Director, National Council on Alcoholism, New York via Silkworth Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Let me tell you one thing that I think was a great contribution. A good many years ago at one of the refresher courses at Yale, I was spending a lot of time with Father Ray Kennedy. He was also there at the refresher course, and he was very much excited. “You know,” he said,…

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