Adam T. - AA Speaker - Hilarious Recovery Share! NEW 2013

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  • Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
  • Get ready for an AWESOME message delivered in an entertaining way! I love how Adam relates his story and his journey to recovery. This tape is full of laughs, but carries a strong message of hope and inspiration for us all! Sit back, relax, and enjoy! :)
    From the book Alcoholics Anonymous: "In spite of the great increase in the size and span of this Fellowship, at its core it remains simple and personal. Each day, somewhere in the world, recovery begins when one alcoholic talks with another alcoholic, sharing experience, strength, and hope."
    What is the Twelve Step Model? How is it a "treatment for alcoholism" or "alcohol abuse?"
    From Wikipedia: "A twelve-step program is a set of guiding principles (accepted by members as 'spiritual principles,' based on the approved literature) outlining a course of action for recovery from addiction, compulsion, or other behavioral problems. Originally proposed by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) as a method of recovery from alcoholism, the Twelve Steps were first published in the book Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How More Than One Hundred Men Have Recovered from Alcoholism in 1939. The method was then adapted and became the foundation of other twelve-step programs. Twelve-step methods have been adopted to address a wide range of substance-abuse and dependency problems."
    You can find out more at: www.aa.org - Alcoholics Anonymous Official Site (And as should be blatantly obvious, we are in no way affiliated with them or any other 12 step program. We are just looking to provide hope to those suffering from alcoholism or addiction.)
    "Addiction treatment" WORKS! There is addiction help out there and "addiction recovery" is possible. If you are battling "alcohol addiction" there are people who know EXACTLY what it is like!
    It is important to note there are several ways for one to address his or her "alcohol abuse treatment." "Substance abuse" is a very serious condition. Many need inpatient stays or counseling. The importance and purpose of this video, and all our other videos, is to show that recovery IS possible and to give hope to those who are struggling with substance abuse issues. Help IS out there! :)
    From the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous: "Abandon yourself to God as you understand God. Admit your faults to Him and to your fellows. Clear away the wreckage of your past. Give freely of what you find and join us. We shall be with you in the Fellowship of the Spirit, and you will surely meet some of us as you trudge the Road of Happy Destiny."
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  • @lisaeastes3104
    @lisaeastes3104 10 месяцев назад +38

    A.A. saved my life! 31 yrs in & out rehabs on drugs & alcohol but then A.A. came into my life 3/1/04 & grateful ❤❤❤

    • @joannamilano3542
      @joannamilano3542 5 месяцев назад +1

      that is so excellent, thanks for sharing, from Jo in Australia x

  • @sparky3869
    @sparky3869 2 года назад +74

    Anyone that listen to this, is in the right place..I have over 27 years sober and I am grateful for what i have today because of AA. DOS 11-05-1994

    • @annbet3684
      @annbet3684 Год назад +1

      That's a long time ago

    • @daveerios
      @daveerios 10 месяцев назад +6

      The class of '94! I am a 12/1/94 baby and still On The Road of Happy Destiny. Happy Thanksgiving 2023

    • @julieloewy39
      @julieloewy39 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@daveerios nice job!!!!

    • @johnnygerard6605
      @johnnygerard6605 8 месяцев назад +8

      60 days today

    • @sparky3869
      @sparky3869 8 месяцев назад

      Congrats. Now you are working on day 61@@johnnygerard6605

  • @GerryPyle
    @GerryPyle 3 года назад +86

    39 years sober. This talk has helped me keep my program fresh.

    • @Neronero-xo4bg
      @Neronero-xo4bg 2 года назад

      🥰 Great

    • @RevdUp.Art.Fotografer
      @RevdUp.Art.Fotografer 6 месяцев назад

      He’s stringing together one cliché after another after another. Sure I’ve chuckled a couple of times. I’d rather hear him share, from an intimate perspective, what he was like, what happened and what he’s like now.
      But that’s me. That’s what’s worked for me since 08.09.86.
      I’ve got 37 years.

    • @Goesbysecularpg
      @Goesbysecularpg 5 месяцев назад

      39 years old sir congratulations god bless

  • @walterparks1872
    @walterparks1872 2 года назад +85

    19 years without a drink. Thank you AA

    • @johnnygerard6605
      @johnnygerard6605 8 месяцев назад +1

      Are you at 20 now? Hope so. 60 days for me

    • @SpiralMoss
      @SpiralMoss Месяц назад

      Well done now you're 21 year's like myself 👍

  • @sydneykeyes-d4m
    @sydneykeyes-d4m Год назад +23

    I have a little over 5 years sober. At about 3 years, I was not attending meetings, didn’t have a sponsor, and had a conscious separation from God. I ended up listening to this and it completely changed my life. The way Adam compares alcohol to god and the spiritual technology this program of action does for a person completely changed my perception. This share lit a fire in me and I still come back to listen to it to get spiritually fed. It’s funny how when I listen to this I laugh at the bad things (what many of us did in our disease) and cry at the good things (the spiritual awakening he talks about). Beautiful share. Thank you Adam T for carrying a profound message.

    • @joannamilano3542
      @joannamilano3542 5 месяцев назад +1

      ❤it is a blessong, AA

    • @susansmithey5317
      @susansmithey5317 Месяц назад

      On September 17 I’ll have nine years. One day at a time.

  • @jesdeletion205
    @jesdeletion205 8 лет назад +252

    Three months sober...I'm struggling but listening when I cannot get to meetings....To everyone taking it a minute at a time; you are not alone. Keep your head up

    • @derrickhooks8137
      @derrickhooks8137 7 лет назад +6

      Jes Rodriquez struggling thx for the encouragement

    • @marykrenek512
      @marykrenek512 3 года назад +1

      White light ball bright. Feet grounded in blue black earth grounding.

    • @ShellyPatterson
      @ShellyPatterson 2 года назад +1

      Going through a similar situation. Positive energy keep on moving forward. We're taking it day by day

    • @samalander88
      @samalander88 Год назад +1

      Hope you’re doing well still

    • @mikelorance2158
      @mikelorance2158 Год назад +1

      I am 65 years old. I started drinking at 15 I don’t have fancy words for you. Am 169 days sober it’s been one hell of a ride Woodrow.

  • @lisabrower2972
    @lisabrower2972 4 года назад +116

    AA saved my life 5 years 1/9/15. I'm so proud of you newcomers. Reach out one day at a time. I was 50 years old when I came in. Destroyed my family my children lives. Even though I was 50 I can be a mom again thanks to the program

    • @antonioleal3876
      @antonioleal3876 3 года назад

      CERTAINLY RELATE SOBRIETY DATE 10/16/2014, FOR THAT TRULY GRATEFUL, GLAD TO BE PART OF THE SOLUTION NOT THE PROBLEM LEARNED TO BE A HUMAN BEFORE ANYTHING BESIDES MAN,FATHER,SON, UNCLE ETC AND THANKS TO MY FRIENDS IN THE FELLOWSHIP, I DRINK I DIE JUST FOR TODAY I'M A RESPONSIBLE ACTIVE MEMBER OF AA, KEEP IT SIMPLE AND EASY DOES IT KMP thyselfbetrue956@yahoo.com

    • @jamiegardner2789
      @jamiegardner2789 Год назад +4

      I’m a single mom to a one year old at forty two. Been in and out of the rooms half my life. IT’S TIME AND I’M READY. Thank you so much for sharing, this comment really hit me.

    • @alstrickland9384
      @alstrickland9384 Год назад +4

      Never too late too Make a change

    • @MoniqueCraddick-jm8jc
      @MoniqueCraddick-jm8jc Год назад +4

      15 days sober

    • @shellyhambleton
      @shellyhambleton 9 месяцев назад +2

      Hey happy birthday 1/9/15. 8 Year's I'm hoping.

  • @DOOM-zw7tx
    @DOOM-zw7tx 7 лет назад +519

    this guy has a hell of a sense of humor. I'm trying to stay motivated after two weeks of no drinking and I really wanted a beer tonight but I decided to listen to this instead.

    • @brpitrepeters7983
      @brpitrepeters7983 5 лет назад +10

      @@carene3685
      How are you doing ??? Sober and contented I hope.

    • @johnhariis250
      @johnhariis250 4 года назад +7

      Learn to Listen and Listen to Learn 👂🕊️

    • @kingfan1601
      @kingfan1601 4 года назад +7

      Hope your sober today Julian 🙏🏻

    • @Jeaniesunshine-fb5rk
      @Jeaniesunshine-fb5rk 4 года назад +4

      Read the book.

    • @williambennett3127
      @williambennett3127 4 года назад +10

      I have 30 days today i won't say it gets easier but i can say it does feel better

  • @87jbreezy
    @87jbreezy 10 лет назад +293

    6 days sober today... This is just what I needed. THANK YOU!

  • @gregorytrapp334
    @gregorytrapp334 2 года назад +33

    My suicide attempt on March 16th, 2004 saved my life by ending my 27 year drinking career. You people in AA loved me until I could love myself. I only recently discovered that RUclips has AA speakers. I no longer have to lament the loss of open speaker mtgs. Now a RUclips speaker mtg is a part of my morning metitations and my evening prayers. Thank you Odomtology Recovery Media for your service to us drunks. Thank you Adam T for your qualification.

    • @Elizabeth-ef2mm
      @Elizabeth-ef2mm 9 месяцев назад

      Thank you for sharing this…I was suicidal over the holidays. I was alone, drinking and drugging. The only think I could think of was to go to a meeting. On day 4 of sobriety and I thank my HP I am still alive. I’m also thankful for the gift of desperation.

  • @discoverbitcoin4335
    @discoverbitcoin4335 10 месяцев назад +14

    9 months, actually grateful for AA immensely. And all the people in it

  • @jenmom2
    @jenmom2 11 месяцев назад +10

    Best thing in the world!!! This is a magical opportunity and if you are here you are blessed!!! 17 years and I’m loving life one day at a time by the Grace of God!!!

    • @joannamilano3542
      @joannamilano3542 5 месяцев назад

      ❤it sure is

    • @staceymurray9644
      @staceymurray9644 3 месяца назад

      i am just starting my journey im at Bills story im so thankful you have started the 12 steps to understand the solution

  • @kimmauldin4207
    @kimmauldin4207 Год назад +8

    I am back in AA. 8 months sober. I was in the 1st time in 2019. Went back out after 3 months. I am now 62 years old. I have a grandbaby...1 month old. I get to be in her life as long as I stay sober. This is a great video.

    • @rolandmcknight97
      @rolandmcknight97 6 месяцев назад

      Welcome back home I hope you still sober 05/18/1991 , I turn 63 this year 29 when I came to AA

  • @SeanHegarty-yv8yz
    @SeanHegarty-yv8yz 7 месяцев назад +2

    1 of the best speakers iv heard, everything down to a T, 3yrs sober last boxing day, it's been far from easy, if it was I'd be full every other day,😊, it's great being sober, and being able to laught with this guy, knowing and understanding, iv come to bed early just to hear this one again, Goodluck to u all, goodnight and God Bless 💚✝️🙏🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

  • @amyodonnell2043
    @amyodonnell2043 4 года назад +33

    18 years and counting...didn't get sober there but learned how to stay that way in AA.I am very grateful for this post,thank you,during this socially distanced time the skills have lit my way.

  • @rikblythe145
    @rikblythe145 4 года назад +39

    15 years sober and still love this stuff.....

  • @gemmalocatelli5916
    @gemmalocatelli5916 Год назад +19

    I've heard this man share multiple times and its always worth the listen
    We are not a glum lot ...

  • @todddalessandro8070
    @todddalessandro8070 Год назад +10

    33 years clean and sober...partially because of messages like this. Thank you AA and Adam T!

    • @drewrok78
      @drewrok78 Год назад +1

      Went to my first set of meetings this past weekend. Can only hope and pray I can say the same in 33 years. That's so awesome

    • @OdomtologyBooks
      @OdomtologyBooks  Год назад

      Great job! Keep coming back, it works if you work it!

  • @jamiecote3975
    @jamiecote3975 3 года назад +19

    11 months sober yesterday after 23 years of active addiction. This guy spittin truth! Thank you for a hilarious and relatable message of hope! 💖🙏

  • @catherinetarantini8549
    @catherinetarantini8549 9 лет назад +81

    This is one of the best talks ever. Especially for those who have relapsed. Adam T. was a perpetual newcomer for 17 years. He shows that anyone can get sober and stay sober.

    • @maer9525
      @maer9525 5 лет назад

      Why was?(

    • @rosscox9674
      @rosscox9674 5 лет назад +3

      I am so grateful for technology so that I can listen to Adam over and over. What a beautiful message. No matter what don't give up! Keep coming back!

    • @danielc7564
      @danielc7564 4 года назад

      catherine tarantini it is so good

    • @danielc7564
      @danielc7564 4 года назад

      catherine tarantini still doing good.?

    • @susanclarke2439
      @susanclarke2439 3 года назад +1

      GREAT share ive relapsed all my life in aa and this guy ALWAYS keeps me sober!

  • @rashidlane9768
    @rashidlane9768 6 лет назад +63

    Hey guys I got 114 days sober having felt this good in a long time thanks to the fellowship may your higher power be with you much love brothers& sisters enjoy your day

    • @lionmanemusic
      @lionmanemusic 2 года назад

      Are you still sober?

    • @TC-dw6wg
      @TC-dw6wg 2 года назад

      And hope you got into the program.

  • @mitchc5538
    @mitchc5538 2 года назад +21

    “ you can’t think you’re way into right living but you can live you’re way into right thinking” I remember this was the hope I needed early on listening to these tapes was what got me through the evening without drinking

  • @brenteric9247
    @brenteric9247 3 года назад +28

    June 9th was 13 years for me, and I've been listening to Adam and other old timers from the Marina Center for years. I haven't been there for about 5 years because I live in San Antonio. I Love God, AA & Sobriety ! Today I would not trade ANYTHING for my Sobriety. Thank you Adam for your continued work with others and dedication to carrying the Message. I Love you all 🙏

  • @natsrun2329
    @natsrun2329 5 лет назад +57

    29 years and still going lol . AA saved my life !!

  • @christopherreynolds5783
    @christopherreynolds5783 2 года назад +20

    Over the last couple weeks I’ve listened to 20-30 testimonies. This one spoke to me the most. He didn’t tell much of his story, but told much of how it all works. It snapped things into view. Funny, yet poignant. God bless this man and his sobriety. I’ll listen to this message many more times I think.

  • @Jen-rose76
    @Jen-rose76 5 лет назад +21

    120 days sober 🎉🎉🎉 Best speaker ever. Ive listened to this 5 times. Every time i get in my car. 💓

  • @elizabethlake468
    @elizabethlake468 Год назад +8

    Im coming up to 4 yrs sober, i tried so many times on my own, i went to a treatment center but i couldn't stay stopped, this time i tried AA despite myself i changed, best thing i ever did,i was 56 when i came in, today i love being part of AA, thank you everyone x

  • @coreypearson4
    @coreypearson4 4 года назад +53

    I deeply hope everyone gets this its an amazing program
    *7 months sobre*

    • @hitek835
      @hitek835 4 года назад +1

      Corey pearson do you have 14 months now? I’m on day 42 working the steps with a sponsor fresh out of rehab.

  • @richardparnell8402
    @richardparnell8402 2 года назад +16

    Hi I'm almost 3 years sober, I got on here not to long ago saying I was over two year and I still think about drinking every day and would there every be a point that I could go just one day without thinking of it. I had an overwhelming amount of support from people on here and I would just like to say thank you. I have had days where I had not thought about drinking. If your reading this thank you. Also if your reading this and in a hard place keep fighting there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

  • @jerryfletcher1515
    @jerryfletcher1515 9 лет назад +123

    I really needed to hear this--I work overseas and can't get to meetings--just had my 33rd birthday but I still need the CONNECTION so I never forget. Thanks Adam T--you've help me today!!

    • @TylerCurtisSteele
      @TylerCurtisSteele 6 лет назад +1

      I work out of town too it's hard. What do you do for a living?

    • @dhead64
      @dhead64 6 лет назад +3

      Tyler S, I work all over my home state, I can attest that there are meetings all over. If I am out of town I go to a meeting in that town.

    • @TylerCurtisSteele
      @TylerCurtisSteele 6 лет назад +4

      I don't work out of town in another small town. I work in remote locations in the bush and have to stay there I can't leave

    • @carolehayden8566
      @carolehayden8566 5 лет назад +2

      I am 30 on AA and still a grateful alcoholic.

    • @marykrenek512
      @marykrenek512 3 года назад

      Beautiful!!!

  • @LydiaCornell1
    @LydiaCornell1 6 лет назад +123

    I love AA. It saved my life. 24 years ago 9/11/94

    • @bobbychadwick8585
      @bobbychadwick8585 3 года назад +1

      I love AA because it's SAVING my life STILL after years!! We are not the same.. i choose to stay connected..

    • @jessicaalvarez7194
      @jessicaalvarez7194 3 года назад

      @@bobbychadwick8585 you upho

    • @jessicaalvarez7194
      @jessicaalvarez7194 3 года назад

      @@bobbychadwick8585 you uphop

    • @martieweber6124
      @martieweber6124 3 года назад

      @@bobbychadwick8585 you o u udh

    • @coleyreeves5086
      @coleyreeves5086 3 года назад

      @@jessicaalvarez7194 I’m not little worried

  • @elizabethsheehan7701
    @elizabethsheehan7701 Год назад +6

    This is the ultimate comforting speaker about AA our faults, hopes and healing.......

  • @annenaylor6415
    @annenaylor6415 8 лет назад +352

    this is my first day. cried no sobbed my way into my first meeting yesterday. I am trying to get into the AA mind set. I need to surrender

    • @PeaceEpieces
      @PeaceEpieces 8 лет назад +14

      God bless, it works

    • @stephenjones6472
      @stephenjones6472 8 лет назад +10

      We love you, kid! You're amazing!!

    • @sawyerramos3113
      @sawyerramos3113 7 лет назад +9

      i drank and went back to meetings for 2 years before the miracle happened

    • @stephenjones6472
      @stephenjones6472 7 лет назад +9

      yeah, don't leave before the miracle happens!

    • @jeanineacrowe
      @jeanineacrowe 7 лет назад +12

      Stephen Jones don't leave after it does either. ❤

  • @kenash88
    @kenash88 8 месяцев назад +5

    I'm going to my first meeting tomorrow. I had to ask my mother to come with me because I don't feel confident making a promise to myself to do it and sticking to it. I need to count my blessings more often because I am so blessed to have a loving supportive family behind me. I don't know where I'd be without them. Thanks for this talk, wish me luck. And good luck to anyone else on the path.

  • @michelleburchett1624
    @michelleburchett1624 6 лет назад +20

    I love this speaker, it made me smile when he shared 28 treatment centers... I too spent a great portion of my life in treatment centers, and AA has done more for me than any treatment ever did!!! Now I am not slamming treatment centers, my life parallels Adam's, and I am so grateful for the program of AA!!!!!

    • @antonioleal3876
      @antonioleal3876 3 года назад +1

      SO GLAD TO BE PART OF THE SOLUTION NOT THE PROBLEM I HAD TO SURRENDER, COULD NEVER REPAY AA FOR THE LIFE I LIVE TODAY ONE DAY AT A TIME SOBER SINCE OCTOBER 16,2014, I LOVE TO LISTEN TO ALL THE SPEAKERS AND LOOK FOR THE SIMILARITIES NOT THE DIFFERENCES MY TREATMENT WAS PENN STATE LOL,TDCJ IN TEXAS FOUR TIMES IN THE PENITENTIARY GRATEFUL THE SEED WAS PLANTED KEEP COMING BACK UNTIL THE MIRACLE HAPPENS AND THE SOONER ONE SURRENDERS THE EASIER TO UNDERSTAND THE DESIGN FOR LIVING

    • @antonioleal3876
      @antonioleal3876 3 года назад

      SO GLAD TO BE PART OF THE SOLUTION NOT THE PROBLEM I HAD TO SURRENDER, COULD NEVER REPAY AA FOR THE LIFE I LIVE TODAY ONE DAY AT A TIME SOBER SINCE OCTOBER 16,2014, I LOVE TO LISTEN TO ALL THE SPEAKERS AND LOOK FOR THE SIMILARITIES NOT THE DIFFERENCES MY TREATMENT WAS PENN STATE LOL,TDCJ IN TEXAS FOUR TIMES IN THE PENITENTIARY GRATEFUL THE SEED WAS PLANTED KEEP COMING BACK UNTIL THE MIRACLE HAPPENS AND THE SOONER ONE SURRENDERS THE EASIER TO UNDERSTAND THE DESIGN FOR LIVING

  • @razzle8140
    @razzle8140 3 года назад +22

    I have never listened to one of these in all 10 years of AA and now that I've heard this one, I know none will live up to it. 😆
    I have 2 1/2 years as of July 2021

    • @randommandem9801
      @randommandem9801 2 года назад +1

      Check out his na shares Adam has a strong recovery

    • @renemay7199
      @renemay7199 2 года назад +1

      @@randommandem9801 where do I find that? I’ve been looking for anything and everything that this guy has done.

    • @randommandem9801
      @randommandem9801 2 года назад

      @@renemay7199 on here just type Adam t na share he’s got a few couple of na shares both highly entertaining and powerful

  • @travisz11
    @travisz11 3 года назад +68

    I had 10 years sober and fell of the wagon. It’s never been harder to get back on. I truly need help and it’s like I forgot how good it feels.

    • @guruganjagoat5281
      @guruganjagoat5281 2 года назад +9

      i had 5 years sober and relapsed 2 years ago. It is a progressive disease and everything has fallen down around me since i drank again. i hope you have found sobriety again. I am still drinking and stuck on the merry go round but im trying to get off this hellish ride

    • @PamDiDDy
      @PamDiDDy 2 года назад +4

      You never have to drink again if you choose to. One day at a time.

    • @ashteneternallywoke520
      @ashteneternallywoke520 Год назад +3

      How are you doing?

    • @nealmargolies244
      @nealmargolies244 Год назад +2

      How are doing today . I hope you don’t have to do it alone !

    • @annbet3684
      @annbet3684 Год назад

      That's scary

  • @carolehayden8566
    @carolehayden8566 5 лет назад +16

    Just took 30 years on AA. This talk has taught me growth and reason. Thank God for AA and the steps. And thank God for my fellow alcoholics.

  • @devanwescott4216
    @devanwescott4216 5 лет назад +27

    I'm 24 and this is my second time in recovery this is the most understandable and relatable AA meeting i've ever heard. Thank you!!!

  • @anthonysanders9544
    @anthonysanders9544 7 месяцев назад +4

    Very hilarious, but the message is clear. Thank you for keeping it REAL !!

  • @triciaudelhofen7324
    @triciaudelhofen7324 2 года назад +6

    Grateful to be on this journey with all who came before me, those who came in with me, and all who came after me. I’ve been blessed since 3/26/1986🙏🏼💕🙏🏼

  • @Ben_dover8420
    @Ben_dover8420 5 лет назад +13

    It's 2019, I'm here listening because I need to hear this message today. With 21 months sober I still have my bad days, but one constant is that I won't pick up that first drink. Anyone who needs to hear it, I love you and I'm proud of you. Keep comming back.

  • @kimberlyflanders8365
    @kimberlyflanders8365 9 лет назад +50

    This is an amazing message, even with 19 years sober, I need to hear every word he said! It's an action program...when I am alone with my ism...I am a nut! Thanks so much for this message, I am going to listen with a sponsee now:)

    • @antiatheism9063
      @antiatheism9063 4 года назад

      Did you know that Christianity is the only religion that isn't an ism?

  • @patrickwillis5339
    @patrickwillis5339 9 лет назад +20

    Adam sets the stage for real recovery... I cant get enough of this guy. Thanks brother...

  • @Samibabe90
    @Samibabe90 3 года назад +8

    57 days. Listening to this while in the car and I have chills! Thank you!

  • @deanoffunks1
    @deanoffunks1 10 лет назад +36

    I'm not in AA, but in another 12-step program, but this is so applicable and so hilarious.

  • @razzle8140
    @razzle8140 3 года назад +19

    22:53 CBT! I once had a book thrown at me, whole I was hungover, called "When AA Doesn't Work For You" and it was a cognitive behavioral therapy book for alcoholics. I really liked it. Used it and went to AA. CBT is great, but for me it wasn't everything I needed. But it is a great component. I'm glad this speaker brings it up.

    • @amt4776
      @amt4776 Год назад +1

      What is it called

    • @rolandmcknight97
      @rolandmcknight97 6 месяцев назад

      Never heard of it , I like the KJV , no mystery on that one lol

  • @lisamcclanahan1844
    @lisamcclanahan1844 8 лет назад +227

    I love aa and na I'm still sober 2 years later.

    • @ericlewis6462
      @ericlewis6462 6 лет назад +1

      Lisa McClanahan that's awesome me too

    • @zepherwinds
      @zepherwinds 6 лет назад +5

      Now living is not just existing!!
      2/19/13

    • @ericlewis6462
      @ericlewis6462 6 лет назад +2

      Lisa McClanahan. Me too sobriety date January 1st 2016 two years later I feel great I hope you're still on the right path

    • @ericlewis6462
      @ericlewis6462 6 лет назад

      Lisa McClanahan hope your still going strong its a great way to live

    • @traceysheppard1932
      @traceysheppard1932 6 лет назад

      Hi how did you do it Tracey i dont want to go rehab

  • @PeterMcEntee
    @PeterMcEntee Год назад +4

    Heard Adam speak a couple of years ago. I come back to this tape quite often when I’m struggling with a situation in life, always such a strong reminder that the problems I face today are nothing compared to what we face coming in. So grateful, and I love how we can laugh at ourselves

  • @sidhales3367
    @sidhales3367 7 лет назад +29

    Literally listened to this guy like a month ago on here and then happened to see him speaking at the marina center a couple weeks later, dude is 💯💯💯

    • @renemay7199
      @renemay7199 2 года назад

      How do you find AA speakers live in a center?

  • @patriciadipuma4019
    @patriciadipuma4019 4 года назад +14

    I totally relate. First time is a gift. Second time you have to earn it. Much more difficult

  • @arielsmermaids3464
    @arielsmermaids3464 2 года назад +29

    Celebrating 1 month and some change! 🙏🏼💓
    Recovery has felt different this time, like something finally clicked.
    Great share & hilarious! Old timers do judge all day, my mom has 14 years, my dad has 9 🤣

    • @samalander88
      @samalander88 Год назад

      Hope you’re still sober! I’m five months sober today!

    • @vijaydacosta2260
      @vijaydacosta2260 Год назад

      Some people do judge in AA. You know why. Because we are all human. Judging is a normal trait in us. However we need to be very aware of our character defects that come up all the time.

    • @pantsonbackwards
      @pantsonbackwards 11 месяцев назад

      im 13 days, its tough as hell

  • @NoOne-go6tc
    @NoOne-go6tc 3 года назад +14

    Omg!!!! This guy is hilarious, 3 days ago was my first meeting. I’m doing 90-90 and I have never felt so much genuine love and support

    • @karabuller
      @karabuller 2 года назад

      How are you doing now? Hopefully well.

    • @NoOne-go6tc
      @NoOne-go6tc 2 года назад

      Over 13 months later now ! And I did over 110 meetings in 90 days

  • @dianekarst690
    @dianekarst690 11 лет назад +19

    He takes the stress off why I'm listening in the first place by making me laugh and breaking the wall down in a way I can relate to, while somehow making a huge impact on the topic at hand! Awesome listen!!

  • @JGHMusic
    @JGHMusic 2 года назад +5

    Just got one year, very grateful and I love all of you guys in recovery

  • @sfshooter
    @sfshooter 6 лет назад +4

    worked super hard for 3 weeks sober, kicked it in seconds and gave in after countless meetings, group therapies, etc. in that 3 weeks, i needed a good laugh with an important message, by the end i tossed the bottle, called my sponsor and waiting for him to come over and do the great work he does for me through conversation alone sometimes, to whoever uploaded this THANK YOU, to all you sponsors with sleep disorders awake at 3 am THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU PEOPLE DO

  • @msanntaylor2255
    @msanntaylor2255 8 лет назад +44

    I Love what he said about Denial - Don't Even Notice I Am Lying.

  • @kathysoler9049
    @kathysoler9049 2 года назад +4

    My third one of these AA open talks today listening to, they’re all so good, I’ve been journaling and going deeper into the steps as I should’ve been doing and kept on doing…. A few life events pushed me back into what I needed, 😉 all along. 4.5 months sober and clean so far this time, hopefully to last by keeping God at the top, building my Allies around me, lest I fall, someone can help me up, attending church and meetings, these online open talks have filled my day here at work, love them. Thank you much for keeping them up. I’ve been in and outta recovery 15 years or so, and this time I not only needa stay, but wanna stay as much as I have to!

  • @ilovejclove7516
    @ilovejclove7516 5 лет назад +13

    I've done the steps many times. The thing that saved me and keeps on saving me is love, sharing the truth hearing the truth. Love is everything its the only thing g that heals and its straight from God, God is Pure Love.

  • @stuart.murray5871
    @stuart.murray5871 10 лет назад +26

    We need to hear the humour .as we are insisted to have fun .no more tears .prisons .hospitals . Good fruit today .AA saved my life

  • @karenhorn8868
    @karenhorn8868 7 лет назад +23

    man...I have just finally admitted to myself that i am a drunk. And I have decided to go to AA tomorrow and get help. I have no friends, my boyfriend finally dumped me over my problem, I have been threw multiple jobs already this year because I was to hung over to go, what a nightmare I have made of my life! 8(....I decided to listen to some AA speeches tonight to keep myself from talking myself out of " not having a problem until I can go to an AA meeting tommarow. To anyone reading this..please send positive thoughts my way here in Boise, idaho. this guy speaking on this video is amazing! Im really hopeful I am going to get a grip on this.

    • @OdomtologyBooks
      @OdomtologyBooks  7 лет назад +2

      +Karen Horn We know what it's like to be in your shoes! Have a great meeting and keep coming back! Blessings to you and yours!

    • @patrioticamerican2673
      @patrioticamerican2673 6 лет назад +1

      Karen Horn it ain't easy woman if you want it it will come do this for yourself I've been to the gates of hello can't go back I know that I couldn't make it 3 years in 5 more months been tough getting a sponsor is key I believe

    • @patrioticamerican2673
      @patrioticamerican2673 6 лет назад +2

      Don't give up I'm thinking only positive things for you

    • @stephanie3336
      @stephanie3336 4 года назад +2

      Love, positive thoughts and prayers still coming your way Karen 🥰

    • @paulking9479
      @paulking9479 2 года назад +1

      How's it going now doing well?

  • @carahowell4260
    @carahowell4260 4 месяца назад +2

    10 years. AA save not only my life but my soul.

  • @steveb9525
    @steveb9525 3 года назад +6

    Best hour I ever spent in AA. Thanks for sharing

  • @dallasfeeheley8835
    @dallasfeeheley8835 8 лет назад +9

    Hey everyone. I am sober now and have been for over 30 days now. My last few years have almost been totally sober without alcohol. I am thrilled to have been living this way. I did all my community service from my last 2 Dui's at an AA clubhouse in Georgia. The members there were amazing. It feels good to hear these speakers.

    • @IamAwake86
      @IamAwake86 8 лет назад

      Here's to you having 4 months now! Blessings!

    • @ronaldsolberg6231
      @ronaldsolberg6231 7 лет назад +2

      Dui's I look back now and am so thankful that I never hurt or killed someone when I was drunk. Its nothing to be proud of but I had 15 dui's. mine were all in the 60's and 70's. I'm not positive about 15 but positive about 12 as I got out of some of them plus not even counting about 7 times or so they let me go. In 1967 I got my first the last was about 1974. Good lawyers kept me out of jail but it took my whole paycheck for 2 years. If this happen in now times I would be in prison for 20 years. In Aug of 1985 I quit drinking. I'm now 76 and don't expect to ever drink again. Please Dallas don't drink anymore.

  • @sitachampion7679
    @sitachampion7679 5 лет назад +4

    I just listened to John A's speech and WOW!!! IT WAS AWESOME!! I'm an addict and have been sober for 1 year and I have yet to hear anything that I really could connect with until today when I listened to John. So if you read this John, thanks man

  • @JM-ro9oq
    @JM-ro9oq Год назад

    I had the privilege to see this speaker live a number of years back when I was staying at a sober living house. He's just as animated as his voice is. Great speaker and powerful message. Thank God for this program. I have been humbled and I'm so grateful.

  • @gnykerkjones
    @gnykerkjones 4 года назад +3

    I'm welling up with tears. Nearly 10 months sober and so full of gratitude for this man's words. Going to listen again and take notes. Awesome inspirational share. So much LOVE right now for the fellowship.

  • @jillgegen3384
    @jillgegen3384 Год назад +1

    Thank You Adam for reminding me how precious and valuable AA STILL is after 26 years 💕✨

  • @garyr5370
    @garyr5370 8 лет назад +10

    I personally love these channels....I just got out of an AA speaker meeting and am listening to another. I am 2 months sober, after bouncing around for years and this is the first time I feel good about it. part of this time in recovery is this channel, I listen every night!!! Thank you to all you other drunkards like me for being everywhere!

  • @unoecho974
    @unoecho974 4 года назад +14

    I am so grateful for this recording and for A.A. as a whole. Thank you for this incredible video!!! I love this so much.

  • @bonnieford5621
    @bonnieford5621 7 лет назад +17

    Great speaker. Thank you Adam. I have 36 years and I learned more through you tonite. We never graduate do we...

  • @philipmitchell6239
    @philipmitchell6239 9 месяцев назад +1

    30 years at midnight NYE. Last mouthful on stage 1993/94 We are truly blessed to have this wonderful fellowship.

    • @FishRfun
      @FishRfun 9 месяцев назад

      Congratulations!!! Will be 2 years for me on 2/22/22...all 2s just a coincidence. But I just started aa 2 months ago and have a sponsor now. I love it. I wish I had been going all along. I just didn't want to ask for help with rides to meetings. I'm glad I finally humbled myself to ask for a ride

  • @roymarsden8418
    @roymarsden8418 6 лет назад +6

    2 months sober, just got a sponsor and really getting into AA, these talks help while i am at my desk working, thank you

  • @robertperry2285
    @robertperry2285 9 месяцев назад +1

    “My thinking and my feelings changed by TAKING ACTION”
    That struck a chord with me. Thank you sir. I hope it sinks in.

  • @wanderingbiku451
    @wanderingbiku451 4 года назад +3

    This guy is great. I don't do Fellowship but could listen to this all day. 60 months.

  • @matthewbrown7709
    @matthewbrown7709 2 года назад +3

    This is tremendous. Thank you for posting. Don't think I've ever connected with a speaker like this (and I have heard many)

  • @mbentley12345
    @mbentley12345 4 года назад +4

    Just celebrated 4 years! These speaker tapes always help me!

  • @cherokeegypsymama
    @cherokeegypsymama Год назад +2

    One of the best speakers I've heard!!! Thank you!!

  • @bryanjones8978
    @bryanjones8978 4 года назад +4

    Going through a heck of a relationship right now because my ole lady doesn't seem to think I need meetings. Its made me very very sick!! Shes always saying that it comes between us. I'm so thankful to had ran across this today. I celebrate 5 years in just a couple days and I've never been more disconnected from the 12 steps than I have in the last year. God bless this message!!

    • @craig.encinitas
      @craig.encinitas 4 года назад +3

      Good thing it’s not what your ole lady thinks what’s best for you. You know what’s best for you, and she and others will benefit from you taking care of you. 👍🏻

  • @mitchc5538
    @mitchc5538 9 месяцев назад +1

    This kept me alive through the worst of my detox. Thank you Adam. Hope you’re still in the middle of that triangle

  • @abatavick
    @abatavick 4 года назад +6

    10 yrs! Adam is terrific, especially for the newcomers. Please stay!💙

  • @benitonavasvzlhofhwatfs7492
    @benitonavasvzlhofhwatfs7492 3 года назад +1

    I'm two and a half years clean. Speakers on utube are life savers!!!!!!

  • @MrJerryk44212
    @MrJerryk44212 9 лет назад +60

    I just listened to this and I don't feel like drinking right now.

  • @charlesrosebushes7748
    @charlesrosebushes7748 Год назад +1

    This has been my favorite speaker the last 9 years. This speaker helped quantumleap my recovery into the 4th dimension along with the Joe and Charlie BB study videos. From then on I was hungry for the truth about my disease and myself

  • @artiemcauley4294
    @artiemcauley4294 4 года назад +14

    sobber sence March 21,2019. Never thought, no never wanted to stop drinking. Until I hit “MY” rock bottom.Thanks in part to AA.

  • @justiceforall713
    @justiceforall713 3 года назад +2

    As covid is running rampant and AA doors are closed once again,I am so so so very grateful for my dose of reality through another AAs experience. Adam T you are a blessed handful. I love your blatant honesety. 4 yrs. Sober and living life on life's terms. Thanks to AA and my Higher Power.

    • @kayligo
      @kayligo 3 года назад

      There are probably meetings on zoom!

  • @mikew3625
    @mikew3625 5 лет назад +17

    6 days sober today, too...this talk brought me back to AA

    • @Vashti0825
      @Vashti0825 4 года назад +1

      I'm a chronic relapse. It's so hard to do it alone. Impossible for me. I needed fellowship. I needed to tell somebody all of my ugly truth ( dont wait 14 years to do this). 21 years into sobriety, I still have days, but nothing, absolutely nothing is worth a another drunk or losing my liberation.

  • @kimjohnson8471
    @kimjohnson8471 7 лет назад +2

    This is a God thing. Usually I don't like talks labeled as "funny". True to my primary character flaws, being judgemental, self righteous, and critical, I feel like some people try to hard. I went to sleep listening to another tape and woke up to this one. WHAT A BLESSING. GOD BLESS YOU ADAM.

  • @LacysRants
    @LacysRants 5 лет назад +3

    It's always great to hear a story from someone who's in recovery and is being successful at it. I've always said it was the hardest thing that I've ever done. And my life has been far from easy. Thank you

  • @scooterpuravidasteward741
    @scooterpuravidasteward741 3 года назад +1

    Always love hearing the shares. Myself after 30 years in and out, I myself know and I'm certain that the blessing that God is my higher power and he did in fact remove my faults and always continues to bless me with life's gift's in ever country I live in

  • @nicholasselvaggi54
    @nicholasselvaggi54 2 года назад +3

    Can't tell you how many times I've listened to both of his leads. Honestly has to be my favorite.

  • @skarletcharity
    @skarletcharity 3 года назад +2

    So glad I found these videos! Got home from in-patient two days ago and have been dealing with a ton of anxiety as I put my house back together. I feel so much calmer as I clean with these videos!

  • @TheMugwumpf
    @TheMugwumpf 9 лет назад +7

    LOVE Adam T's lead....want to burn it to CD so I can hear it again and again, on the go, in my car, on my MP3 player, etc....He's a GREAT speaker!

  • @dawnrisner8504
    @dawnrisner8504 4 года назад +1

    41 1/2 years sober I am forever grateful to all the older tapes and all the new CDs. there’s nothing like a meeting away from a meeting that keeps me out of my head and off my back.... I know after all these years, the enemy is between my ears. And I must give away freely - what was so freely given to me 8- 18- 1978. Meetings meetings and more meetings is were I OD THESE DAYS....🥰🤗

    • @alioness4199
      @alioness4199 4 года назад

      Thanks for sharing Dawn... you are inspiring! xx

  • @tonigarden4544
    @tonigarden4544 2 года назад +3

    This guy Adam has done the work in the book, BIG TIME....and he's a natural stand up, great talk!

  • @antmcdade3392
    @antmcdade3392 4 года назад +2

    Hey... im 6 years 3 months sober and i need meetings more than ever. Now in the heart of the corona virus pandemic self isolation is a scary time for a recovering Alcoholic like us all. Stay safe stay sober. Thank you for the recordings. So much help.

    • @chelshops
      @chelshops 4 года назад

      I'm coming up on 2 years and I hear you. My home group is doing ZOOM but I can't seem to connect.

  • @LOVESWEETREVENGE
    @LOVESWEETREVENGE 3 года назад +3

    This is by the far the best share I've ever heard

  • @loublockinger1787
    @loublockinger1787 3 года назад +2

    Hello I really loved listening to this guy. He is right on thanks buddy I'm now 37 days clean

  • @andrewptob
    @andrewptob 8 лет назад +23

    This guy is a fantastic speaker. I stumbled upon this and a few minutes in, I realized this was an hour, but I listened to the whole thing...

  • @thesoberempire
    @thesoberempire 3 года назад +1

    Whose listening I'm 2021? The eternal message of Recovery lives forever!