From Outcast to Sponsor: A Personal Journey Through Alcoholics Anonymous

Brian, the speaker, shares his story as an alcoholic and his experience with Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). He discusses how he first felt unwelcome at AA meetings and eventually became active in the organization. He talks about sponsoring newcomers to the program, including one person who was arrested just 37 minutes after saying he would take a day off from sobriety. The speaker also emphasizes the importance of honesty when working the AA steps. He shares his own struggles with lying and how he eventually learned to tell the truth.