Jodi didn’t dive headfirst into a rigorous program; instead, she did just enough to not pick up. It was the pain of sober, restless, irritable and discontent that brought her to a point of full and complete surrender with work: Steps & Service.

Sobriety Date: 7/2/2010

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“There’s so many pages in the book that explain what alcoholism is and what a alcoholic is and what the solution is to my problem of alcoholism.”

“When I give my will and life over to the care of that god of my understanding, I get that peace and serenity—and that’s what I’m after today.”

Referred by: Toni S. (Episode #189)

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Chuck was just 17 when his parents dragged him to his first AA meeting. After years passed and he earned his 8th DUI (2 in one day) he found AA again and sat all the way down. Today, Chuck works his program like his life depends on it—because he knows, without a doubt, that it does.

Sobriety Date: 9/11/1991

Quotes
“No one ever comes to AA by accident; I belong here, this is where I need to be.”

“Come in the door and sit all the way down.”

Referred by: Keep Coming Back listener

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Cristy started drinking late but quickly went all-in and made up for lost time. After an intervention and a few good choices, she unexpectedly found herself sober. Today, she’s living as her true self, discovered through sobriety.

Sobriety Date: 8/22/2013

Quotes
“It turns out that I had no control over my drinking.”

“I had no idea that it was the first drink that got me so drunk.”

Referred by: Anna (Episode #89)

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