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Howard L.
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Alcoholism’s tornadic sweep through Brian’s life laid waste to his prospects for a happy future. Brian was raised in a family deeply rooted in alcoholism, a disease that ultimately took his father’s life. Brian’s his childhood and adolescence were further complicated by a severe skin allergy that physically and emotionally isolated him from others. By the time he started drinking at age 13, Brian’s pent-up frustration and pain were immediately soothed the magical effect of alcohol. With the ball in motion, he forged ahead in school and career fueled by the relief booze offered. Into his late 20’s and early 30’s, Brian’s growing use and abuse of alcohol were obfuscated from self-examination by his ability to achieve and succeed as a functional alcoholic. But, sadly, it didn’t last. Brian’s disease escalated as his life crumbled around him. Stuck in a quagmire of delusion and self-pity, Brian finally relinquished his illusions of power and manageability, and sought help from a therapist who told him to go to AA. With the fog lifted enough to get his emotional and spiritual bearings, Brian brought himself to a meeting over 31 years ago. He has been a non-stop active member of Alcoholics Anonymous ever since.
Since getting sober, Brian has buttressed his sobriety by steady attendance of meetings and continious sponsorship of other men. He leads by example from the center of the Program by enthusiastically fulfilling a wide array of service commitments. His enthusiasm for all things AA is infectious and, together with his wife in the Program, has found a satisfying way to match sobriety with serenity. He is one of the most upbeat and friendly people I know in AA and it was a joy to interview him. After you hear his story I’m certain you’ll agree.
So crank up your podcast player. Indulge yourself in AA Recovery Interviews for the next 65 minutes as you listen to my conversation with my fine friend and AA brother, Brian A.
If you’ve enjoyed my AA Recovery Interviews series, have a listen to Lost Stories of the Big Book, 30 Original Stories Missing from the 3rd and 4th Editions of Alcoholics Anonymous. It’s an engaging audiobook I narrated to bring these stories to life for AA members who’ve never seen them. These timeless testimonials were originally cut to make room for newer stories in the 3rd and 4th Editions. But their vitally important messages of hope are as meaningful today as when they were first published. Many listeners will hear these stories for the first time. Lost Stories of the Big Book is available on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes. It’s also available as a Kindle book and in Paperback from Amazon if you’d like to read along with the audio.
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190 - Marcia G. – Sober Since May 2009 (Encore of Episode 32) Wed, 07 Aug 2024
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189 - Randy L. – Sober Since July 1998 (Encore of Episode 39) Wed, 31 Jul 2024
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188 - Helen M. – Sober 2 Years Wed, 24 Jul 2024
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187 - Jim H. – Sober Since July 1996 (Encore of Episode 29) Thu, 18 Jul 2024
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185 - Marci P. – Sober 3 Years Wed, 10 Jul 2024
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184 - Elliott M. – Sober 39 Years Wed, 03 Jul 2024
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183 - Diane S. – Sober Since December 1996 (Encore of Episode 40) Wed, 26 Jun 2024
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182 - John D. – Sober 5 Years Wed, 19 Jun 2024
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181 - Jim W. – Sober Since June 1989 (Encore of Episode 31) Wed, 12 Jun 2024
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180 - Dwight M. – Sober 35 Years Wed, 05 Jun 2024
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179 - Nicole S. – Sober 3 Years Wed, 29 May 2024
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178 - Quinten S. – Sober 2 Years Wed, 22 May 2024
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177 - Soleen M. – Sober 21 Years Wed, 15 May 2024
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176 - David B. – Sober 30 Years Wed, 08 May 2024
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175 - Lisa F. – Sober 19 Years Wed, 01 May 2024
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174 - Ernie G. – Sober Since August 2005 (Encore of Episode 35) Wed, 24 Apr 2024
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173 - John F. – Sober Since August 2017 (Encore of Episode 57) Wed, 17 Apr 2024
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172 - Kristy M. – Sober Since March 2018 (Encore of Episode 52) Wed, 10 Apr 2024 - 0h
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171 - Steve R. – Sober 13 Years Wed, 03 Apr 2024 - 0h
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170 - Jon G. – Sober 19 Years Wed, 27 Mar 2024
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169 - Marty S. – Sober Since February 2015 [Encore of Episode 53] Wed, 13 Mar 2024
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163 - Mary M. – Sober 35 Years Wed, 24 Jan 2024
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157 - John C. – Sober 51 Years Wed, 13 Dec 2023
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