AA Speaker Frank M. - "Surrender and Willingness"

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  • Опубликовано: 19 дек 2024

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  • @ThecrosseyedTexan
    @ThecrosseyedTexan 3 года назад +96

    At 54 I'm just getting started I really needed to hear this

  • @Terry-ff3dp
    @Terry-ff3dp Год назад +23

    Dear Frank, thank you for my 36 years of continuous sobriety in Alcoholics Anonymous! I am but one of the many, many Alcoholic’s lives that you have saved. And for that, myself and my family, are forever grateful. I love you Frank. Sincerely, Terry Enright.

  • @neildavidvandenbergh5422
    @neildavidvandenbergh5422 Год назад +20

    In my humble opinion he, Frank M., is the most gifted communicator in the history of Alcoholics Anonymous!
    I had the privilege of speaking with him twice on the phone, and he took about 45 minutes with me each time. He really didn't have to do that, but I'll be forever grateful for that, as well as for the thousands of times that the Power of God has ministered to me deeply and effectively through his many talks.
    I also was grateful to have met him in person once back in 2010 at the Lemont Oaks Group in Chicago.
    I just celebrated 14 years of happy, joyous, and contented recovery from alcoholism just this last October of 2022. If you're new, it DOES work if you work it! Get a sponsor that seems to have what you want, (on the inside,) and don't leave before the Miracle happens!
    God Bless you 🙏

  • @hyeiseajones4184
    @hyeiseajones4184 3 года назад +48

    I thank you frank for the message. I’ve got 2 days clean and you have given hope.
    I feel divinely blessed. The day is almost over and with the help of AA I think I’ll be okay today.

    • @kryptichands968
      @kryptichands968 3 года назад +6

      It works, you just have to work it, just like anything it takes time and effort, as it took time and effort for us to become alcoholics. You got this.

    • @brendascarfe4331
      @brendascarfe4331 3 года назад +4

      Thankyou for the wonderfull share I love listening to other sober members makes me realise I'm in the right place as long as there's wonderfull sharers like you have a wonderful fabulous sober day today and everyday chio brenda

    • @3ddiagnosis654
      @3ddiagnosis654 2 года назад +1

      How is it going?

    • @3ddiagnosis654
      @3ddiagnosis654 2 года назад +3

      How is it going?🙏🏿

    • @jodiecassady5467
      @jodiecassady5467 2 года назад +4

      Did you stay sober. I have 60 days today you inspire me

  • @Brycethebeast
    @Brycethebeast Год назад +6

    Very powerful 🙏❤️ thank you so much , this is one of the best speakers I’ve ever listened to

  • @kryptichands968
    @kryptichands968 3 года назад +18

    I thought I could do it alone, I thought I could go to a few meetings a week and not be active, not get a sponsor, not have sober support,,,I did NOT succeed. This is my third time back in AA, I am fortunate to have recieved the gift of acceptance, to be accepted back into a place of non-judgement, a place where I feel comfortable being myself my true self. It works if we put in the work and if we try, and we ask for help when we need it, our disease wants us to think we can do it alone. It is the biggest lie we tell ourselves.

  • @maudemax1
    @maudemax1 3 года назад +12

    I'm 21years sober and I needed to hear this! Never ever think I'm so-called safe or fixed - LOL!

  • @africanconservative2897
    @africanconservative2897 Год назад +6

    Wouldn’t take the pill coz of being in the best relationship with God I’ve ever had & it only gets better💯

  • @CB-sx1bx
    @CB-sx1bx 2 года назад +7

    That was a wonderful talk about alcoholism and hope! Thank you Frank.

  • @toddmaddaline997
    @toddmaddaline997 3 года назад +10

    This man is spot on. Grateful to have hear his message.

  • @jeffreyevans6892
    @jeffreyevans6892 Год назад +1

    Thank you Frank. I've know you now for 40yrs . And I been sober 40yrs. SB date July 23 1983. God bless you.

  • @christinaherring3479
    @christinaherring3479 7 месяцев назад +4

    Best speaker EVER

  • @janinegrako5299
    @janinegrako5299 3 года назад +5

    I used to attend Frank’s home group when I lived in Chicago and I did some of my best growth during those years. I now live in DC and pass the message of hope to members here.

    • @wallybusch7252
      @wallybusch7252 Год назад

      Central Illinois here, I got sober in Chicago. A man by the name of Jim B. (my sponsor) at the time lead me through the steps over a period of several years. Then I found the Lemont Oaks group and learned how to create an environment in which I could stay sober and enjoy life.

  • @clairebear1318
    @clairebear1318 4 года назад +15

    AMAZING! I really like how he can make people laugh but also knows how to be serious.

  • @dinezthompson9832
    @dinezthompson9832 5 лет назад +12

    So reminiscent of Sandy B...the voice, inflection, timing, emphasis etc. Loved it! Thanks for sharing, Frank M. Hope we hear lots more from you!!

  • @boriqualatina8903
    @boriqualatina8903 3 года назад +5

    Thank you Mr.Frank GBU ALWAYS & THX 4 BEING YOU !!...I'M SO GLAD THIS VID POPPED UP IN MY FEED & I TOOK THE CHANCE OF HEARING IT I NEEDED IT
    U MADE ME GO FROM FEELING LK NO ONE & HOPELESS 2 me BURSTING OUT IN LAUGHTER 🤣😂

  • @debbiethompson14
    @debbiethompson14 4 года назад +10

    SO BRUTALLY HONEST. I LLLLOVE IT!!!!

    • @kirstenjones1825
      @kirstenjones1825 2 года назад

      Honest is only way in God we trust 2 days in need check ins may 6 50

  • @maevebrain
    @maevebrain 5 лет назад +6

    Pray for all of youses. Beautiful people of AA.

  • @adrianaearnhart4647
    @adrianaearnhart4647 5 лет назад +11

    Love you Frank! -15 years sobriety

  • @Mike-db7ox
    @Mike-db7ox 4 года назад +3

    THANK You Frank!! God Bless👍🦋😍

  • @LeolaKnight
    @LeolaKnight Год назад

    Hi I'm a alcoholic and Apoholic anonymous is the best thing that happened in my life. I am forever grateful.

  • @TheGinger5678
    @TheGinger5678 2 года назад +2

    I have come to respect everyone path.Not everyone is meant to get/stay sober...Everyone is my teacher 8/4/70.

  • @goalaspect
    @goalaspect 4 года назад +9

    the guy who 12 stepped him on the phone - amazing job - saves this guys life - tears in my eyes - is it odd or its god - who decided for him to call him

  • @stephengamber7000
    @stephengamber7000 19 часов назад

    Thanks for posting!

  • @paristaylor4838
    @paristaylor4838 Год назад

    Love this share..message heard loud and clear ..thank you...a new commer

  • @randallscott4307
    @randallscott4307 Год назад

    Frank I throughly enjoyed your talk. What hit home for me is we give hope and drink is but a symptom

  • @LyudmilaGuseva-d4q
    @LyudmilaGuseva-d4q 5 месяцев назад +2

    My name is Max please pray for my sobriety. Relapsed after 18 months clean.

  • @TheNattylite
    @TheNattylite 5 лет назад +4

    Fantastic.

  • @kevinhillguitar
    @kevinhillguitar 3 месяца назад

    Thank God I didn't hear this in my first 90 days I would have thought I was a dying institution get through the first 20 minutes of it it's good

  • @paristaylor4838
    @paristaylor4838 Год назад

    Im a new commer..i know about drink..i dont know myself though..im learning..thanks to frank..and you lot..my new family.

  • @mozerm
    @mozerm 4 года назад +6

    Excellent message, WAY too many ads. I almost stopped listening because of them...

  • @DreamsOfBeef
    @DreamsOfBeef 3 года назад +1

    this always delivers

  • @tinapaton2022
    @tinapaton2022 2 года назад +1

    ❤❤❤❤ I loved his message

  • @bridgetc.marinaccio8024
    @bridgetc.marinaccio8024 3 года назад +1

    Absolutely hysterical!

  • @jasonfrost4483
    @jasonfrost4483 7 месяцев назад

    Exactly why I rarely go to meetings - too many drinking stories. It’s a programme of recovery 🙏

  • @paristaylor4838
    @paristaylor4838 Год назад

    You have touched..you have that power frank.

  • @SalernoOfficial
    @SalernoOfficial Год назад +2

    I am new to this, but have listened to about 20 of these and I find the ones that have too many jokes, especially in the middle of an important message I am zoning in on, distract from the intended message, rather than enhance it. Is this what meetings are like? Cracking jokes and raucous laughter throughout?

    • @DB-sn1km
      @DB-sn1km Год назад +1

      Most meetings are not. The good ones are.

    • @jeremyc2445
      @jeremyc2445 Год назад

      I'm not a fan of jokes, especially when I'm going through dark night of the soul

  • @thetechnicaltradinglab4767
    @thetechnicaltradinglab4767 5 лет назад +12

    Why are you running ads on this though? :P

  • @christinaherring3479
    @christinaherring3479 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you very much❤

  • @del9141
    @del9141 5 лет назад +3

    god bless all fellowship

  • @andreapiazzini6614
    @andreapiazzini6614 2 года назад

    Thank you Frank, thank you.

  • @dwalker8913
    @dwalker8913 День назад

    I was sober for 6 years and relapsed. Been going hard for the last 2 years. Hate it. My first 24 and I’m so sick.

  • @PixieCropCircleDuster
    @PixieCropCircleDuster Месяц назад

    ❤ thank you 💕💖💯🔥

  • @Disorderly_mama
    @Disorderly_mama Год назад +1

    I'm on day 1. So thankful that I've been given another chance i should be dead

  • @calvincover
    @calvincover 5 месяцев назад

    Love this Guy

  • @valgag0
    @valgag0 3 года назад

    Worth every minutes

  • @rowanfrancis9011
    @rowanfrancis9011 3 года назад +3

    A new freedom and a new happiness 😎5 weeks

  • @sherrywhitley4742
    @sherrywhitley4742 2 года назад

    Frank Milo thank you!

  • @Earthlingonfire75
    @Earthlingonfire75 5 лет назад +1

    Love this fellas 💖🙏😎t

  • @NewTruths
    @NewTruths 4 года назад +2

    At exactly 1 hour in... I’ve lived that

  • @RyanSpencer-tx9le
    @RyanSpencer-tx9le Год назад +1

    I can't stop, one way or the other I go back. I'm not drinking hard liquor, but it's getting to me

  • @dawnmcdonald2084
    @dawnmcdonald2084 5 лет назад +4

    Brilliant loved it but now I have a resentment because of all the ads haha

    • @1threat2humanityakausa25
      @1threat2humanityakausa25 4 года назад +1

      Make an inventory haha

    • @elishianneclark8896
      @elishianneclark8896 3 года назад

      I have no regrets about paying for RUclips Red, I think that's what premium is called. It's been worth every penny! It includes their music app to if u want it.

  • @freespiritfreespirit
    @freespiritfreespirit Год назад

    “AA doesn’t work when we dilute it”…truth, brother! Im coming back after 10 years and I barely hear ant God or the steps

  • @ginjalife
    @ginjalife 2 года назад

    Thank you

  • @lexavandusen9793
    @lexavandusen9793 3 года назад +4

    How does one become an AA speaker to tell their story and have it recorded to put on online?

  • @Sara-kd9rk
    @Sara-kd9rk Год назад

    Thank you! Great AA share!
    What is with all the Ads!?!??

    • @wallybusch7252
      @wallybusch7252 Год назад

      Free tapes, with ads or pay for tapes, I’ll put up with the ads. I’m Scottish maybe that explains why.

  • @zack_iam
    @zack_iam Год назад

    captivating from the first moment

  • @susanrobertson4042
    @susanrobertson4042 Год назад

    I used to have a cassette tape on Sponsorship by Frank Milos. I have searched online and have been unable to find the talk. If anyone is familiar I would love to her it. Thanks

  • @3ddiagnosis654
    @3ddiagnosis654 2 года назад +1

    Just arrived home from treatment a couple hours ago.

  • @Sarah-he7yr
    @Sarah-he7yr Год назад

    Very good Thanku

  • @Rudyman77
    @Rudyman77 2 года назад

    Thank u I'm 44 I'm taking thus serious brother

  • @wandarose941
    @wandarose941 4 года назад

    I loved it

  • @bunnies_dad
    @bunnies_dad 2 года назад

    When did we start having commercials in AA talks? Where's the money going?

  • @wallybusch7252
    @wallybusch7252 Год назад

    Thanks Frank, you are one of the many people who have had an influential role in my sobriety. You are so right, my sobriety date is 01/10/1976. I’m living in central Illinois now and I have found a dozen or so people that have been sober 30 plus years. More people don’t make it than do. Usually because they won’t do what it takes occasionally there’s the some that can’t do it. Wally B.

  • @mikeatilano6739
    @mikeatilano6739 4 года назад +7

    Great share but I have to disagree with him on that we shouldn't talk about drinking to the newcomer. The big book talks alot about the physical craving and mental component that alcoholics have concerning alcohol. Identification is important for a step 1 experience.

    • @dawnstewart237
      @dawnstewart237 4 года назад +9

      He didn't say that we don't need to talk to newcomers about drinking he just said that they don't need to know about drinking because they are the authority on it. They need to know about recovery

  • @lydiarushing9305
    @lydiarushing9305 3 года назад +2

    Happy Sober day
    One day at of time
    Think Think Think

    • @kirstenjones1825
      @kirstenjones1825 2 года назад +1

      2days in stripper housewife

    • @jason4353
      @jason4353 8 дней назад +1

      ​@@kirstenjones1825how's it going?

  • @looneytunes105
    @looneytunes105 8 месяцев назад

    Anyone know how to contact this speaker, for a convention?

    • @Brickellcigars
      @Brickellcigars 8 месяцев назад

      Frank passed away a while back 😢

    • @j.e.2323
      @j.e.2323 8 месяцев назад

      ​@Brickellcigars Frank is still alive. He still comes to the Monday night meeting he started years and years ago, The Lemont Oaks. Don't spread misinformation like that.

  • @jasonstroupe5207
    @jasonstroupe5207 2 года назад +1

    One day at a time

  • @christinaherring3479
    @christinaherring3479 7 месяцев назад

    I'm trying 2 taper, because I'm scared of losing my elderly parents & fear of dying in detox. Knowing in my heart it's gonna kill me anyway.

  • @kerrygreenlees1102
    @kerrygreenlees1102 3 года назад +1

    Great story but ruined by all the ads. Someone is getting greedy.

  • @duanedorman6134
    @duanedorman6134 3 года назад +1

    Did they put in selfishness? What about hopelessness?

    • @kirstenjones1825
      @kirstenjones1825 2 года назад

      Fuck it keep coming back age 50 stripper housewife

  • @brucegeiger6311
    @brucegeiger6311 2 года назад

    Yes

  • @melliotbarrett
    @melliotbarrett 5 лет назад +1

    The ads spoil the message, almost.

    • @kirstenjones1825
      @kirstenjones1825 2 года назад

      Fuck it 2days in being able to decent what matters yet still coming back age 50 stripper housewife

  • @ratoneJR
    @ratoneJR 2 года назад

    When was this talk given?

  • @goalaspect
    @goalaspect 5 лет назад +4

    Great talk - the end was wow - is it odd or is it GOD =)

  • @rowan1739
    @rowan1739 2 года назад +2

    I've tried to drink a little It will never happen, day 6

    • @paristaylor4838
      @paristaylor4838 Год назад

      It will if you work it...day 1

    • @rowan1739
      @rowan1739 Год назад

      @@paristaylor4838 what do you mean Paris ( day ?) Day 4 beautiful day not drinking

    • @paristaylor4838
      @paristaylor4838 Год назад

      I'm one day off.drink...when wrote

    • @rowan1739
      @rowan1739 Год назад +1

      @@paristaylor4838 works if you work it

  • @sunnyshaldoff6319
    @sunnyshaldoff6319 3 года назад +2

    3 commercials and not long into this talk. so sad.

  • @dm8127
    @dm8127 4 года назад +2

    Is this Big Frank who Mark Houston talks about?

    • @joverton1979
      @joverton1979 4 года назад

      No

    • @joverton1979
      @joverton1979 4 года назад +1

      ruclips.net/video/5EUKDi0x4I8/видео.html

    • @dm8127
      @dm8127 4 года назад

      @@joverton1979 thanks very much

    • @joverton1979
      @joverton1979 4 года назад

      There is a couple of his talks here also, impactrecoverycenter.net/big-frank-mckibbon-indianapolis-1996/

  • @JT-rk8ix
    @JT-rk8ix 2 года назад

    Did this guy narrate the AA audiobook?

  • @rena8311
    @rena8311 2 года назад

    "For me living is hard"

  • @leighburville2717
    @leighburville2717 3 года назад +1

    Dec 2, 2021

  • @mr.regenold6572
    @mr.regenold6572 Год назад +1

    Frank the Barber💈💈💈💈💈😂

  • @jillhebert4551
    @jillhebert4551 5 лет назад +7

    The damn ads drive me to want to drink. Lol 😳😨 😲 and I have 13years of sober !! Stop it please thanks

    • @blessedmslady7016
      @blessedmslady7016 4 года назад +1

      Well, I don't want to drink, but I really wish they'd cancel the ànnoying ads ❣️

    • @dawnstewart237
      @dawnstewart237 4 года назад +2

      Thoroughly work your steps again. Then seeing the ads wont bother you.

  • @thomaslogue7773
    @thomaslogue7773 2 года назад +1

    An alcoholic is a person who cannot take one drink and then stop

    • @Constanc-cl4ry
      @Constanc-cl4ry Год назад

      Try to explain that to someone who isn't alcoholic.

  • @icantremembersht
    @icantremembersht 5 месяцев назад

    Where can I get one of those pills?

  • @isdphotosolutions
    @isdphotosolutions 3 года назад +3

    Bill Wilson warned that AA should NEVER be given over to NON ALCOHOLICS. That is exactly what happened! Why? Because guys like this guy effectively down play the step one qualification! The physical part of this disease is the most important part of the message! That's the glue that keeps the fellowship together.

    • @marcelon3546
      @marcelon3546 2 года назад +1

      keep coming back

    • @kirstenjones1825
      @kirstenjones1825 2 года назад

      Ah didn't know 2 days in 50 x stripper

    • @wallybusch7252
      @wallybusch7252 2 года назад +2

      Believe me he qualifies. He’s not down playing the step one qualification part. He’s focusing on the the step one 2nd part. My first sponsor when I came back into AA on January 10, 1976, had me spend a year on the first step. Because that’s how long it took me to realize my life was more unmanageable sober than it was when I was drinking.

    • @randallscott4307
      @randallscott4307 Год назад

      We are saving you a seat

    • @Brickellcigars
      @Brickellcigars Год назад

      @@randallscott4307😂

  • @carolbates7960
    @carolbates7960 3 года назад

    💗

  • @paristaylor4838
    @paristaylor4838 Год назад

    Were talking life and ..a few ads..so what

  • @liliavieira711
    @liliavieira711 10 месяцев назад

    I would

  • @sunnyshaldoff6319
    @sunnyshaldoff6319 3 года назад

    another one = sorry can't do this.

  • @paristaylor4838
    @paristaylor4838 Год назад

    Not enough jokes..for me..a great ballence.

  • @cordeliasmith431
    @cordeliasmith431 Год назад

    😊

  • @tjzadroga5558
    @tjzadroga5558 Год назад

    Thought this was Jack Nicholson

  • @ritaboyne7297
    @ritaboyne7297 3 года назад

    I won't what u have got

  • @auto-tech-tronics-divtelam8468
    @auto-tech-tronics-divtelam8468 4 года назад

    Surrender is weakness acceptance is strength - It is impossible to evet surrender if you accept.
    The difference between socialism and Spirituality takes a closer look and pray for the wisdom to know the difference before you get caught in Physical babble Promotion rather than attraction!

    • @Robbi496
      @Robbi496 3 года назад +2

      This is NOT a political channel!!!

    • @theboyisnotright6312
      @theboyisnotright6312 2 года назад +1

      This is the fellowship of AA, not politics BS

  • @rowanfrancis9011
    @rowanfrancis9011 3 года назад

    Fuck ha aha

  • @XXccvm
    @XXccvm 2 года назад +1

    I appreciate this guy, but the arrogance and utter obsession with the imagined failure of folks who aren't still in AA is ridiculous! We all have our own path. There our other ways to get sober. Was relieved when I learned that. Also..where is all the add money going? To AA? How many traditions does that break? AA is one way, not the only way. God bless you all.

  • @SCzxjk
    @SCzxjk 3 года назад +1

    Too many opinions.if all members were as opinionated as this there would be no AA!

  • @michaellott210
    @michaellott210 2 года назад +1

    Too many jokes, stick to the big book

  • @davidschreiber4677
    @davidschreiber4677 Год назад

    another judgmental talk. Yikes it must be hard to be so much better than the rest of us