32:52

S19:E02 May 30, 2026

Finding Family Through Adversity

Kay reflects on a challenging childhood marked by a father’s alcoholism and a difficult relationship with her stepfather, detailing experiences like the ‘white chair’ punishment and a sense of being an outsider. She shares how these early experiences shaped her, ultimately leading her to find solace and connection through Alcoholics Anonymous and a long sobriety journey beginning August 3, 1943.

34:32

S19:E03 May 30, 2026

From Church to Wine: Robert's Journey to Sobriety

Robert reflects on a childhood steeped in religious tradition and the early temptation of alcohol, sharing how a single dance set him on a path that led to a different kind of life. He explores themes of family, faith, and the impact of witnessing the consequences of alcoholism, ultimately finding a new path through fellowship and sobriety.

35:18

S19:E04 May 30, 2026

Katie's Family Journey Through Recovery

Katie shares a candid account of her journey through alcoholism, detailing experiences with family dynamics, relapse, and the profound impact of fellowship. She reflects on childhood experiences, early sobriety, and finding purpose within the program, emphasizing the importance of faith and connection.

21:58

S19:E06 May 30, 2026

From Family Secrets to Sobriety: Linda's Journey

Linda shares a candid account of growing up with a father who struggled with alcohol, the impact of a sister’s substance use, and her own double life of academic success alongside drug use. She explores themes of family dynamics, relapse, mental health, and ultimately finding recovery through fellowship and sobriety milestones.

24:28

S19:E07 May 30, 2026

From Boxing to Sobriety: John's Journey

John recounts a dramatic life arc, from championship boxing victories to battling alcoholism and mental health struggles. He shares how a pivotal fight and a friend’s intervention led him to find solace and a path toward recovery through fellowship and sobriety milestones, ultimately confronting the despair that drove him to consider ending his life.

27:25

S19:E08 May 30, 2026

Finding Faith Through Family: Veronica's Journey

Veronica shares a deeply personal account of her life, touching on family dynamics, early experiences with substance use, and the impact of a religious aunt. She reflects on moments of spiritual connection, the challenges of adolescence, and the eventual turning point of finding support and sobriety through AA.

41:01

S19:E12 May 30, 2026

Finding Hope Through Fellowship: Terimarie's Journey

Terimarie shares a powerful story of early sobriety, recalling walking into her first AA meeting double-fisted and feeling lost. She reflects on the importance of fellowship, service, and remembering the depths of her past struggles, alongside the gift of sobriety and the ongoing work of recovery.

35:03

S19:E13 May 30, 2026

Finding Family and Faith Through Sobriety

Cesar shares his journey through alcoholism and recovery, highlighting the profound impact of family, faith, and fellowship. He reflects on his early childhood experiences, the challenges of marriage, and the unexpected joy of fostering a young girl facing her own struggles with alcoholism and cirrhosis, while also acknowledging his past denial and consequences of his actions.

41:34

S19:E14 May 30, 2026

Finding Fellowship Through AA: A 20-Year Journey

Janet shares a poignant reflection on her 20 years of sobriety, detailing early experiences of discomfort, family dynamics, and the initial reluctance to embrace fellowship. She explores themes of alcoholism, mental health, family, and the transformative power of finding connection and purpose within AA.

31:14

S19:E15 May 30, 2026

From Texas to Sobriety: Estevan's Journey

Estevan shares his experience, strength, and hope, reflecting on his childhood in Dallas, Texas, and the impact of his father’s struggles with alcoholism and gambling. He discusses family dynamics, early exposure to a bar environment, and finding solace and recovery through faith, fellowship, and sobriety milestones.

38:37

S19:E16 May 30, 2026

From Locker Rooms to Sobriety: Theresa's Journey

Theresa shares a candid look at her upbringing amidst a family dynamic shaped by alcoholism and a desire to fit in, recalling childhood experiences with her father and brothers. She reflects on her journey to sobriety, finding solace and understanding through Alcoholics Anonymous and the support of her sister, while acknowledging the impact of early experiences on her life and recovery.

34:58

S19:E17 May 30, 2026

From Acid to Sobriety: Lance's Early Years

Lance recounts a challenging childhood marked by early exposure to alcohol and drugs, beginning with an accidental acid trip at age four. He shares how his family history, including his mother’s alcoholism and his father’s profession, shaped his path toward relapse and ultimately, finding sobriety through faith, fellowship, and a sponsor.

27:43

S19:E18 May 30, 2026

Norway, Alcoholism, and a Turning Point

Bob reflects on a pivotal moment 25 years ago involving a Norwegian business leader and his own alcoholism, revealing a history of family struggles, mental health challenges, and the path to recovery. He shares how his upbringing, including a mother with alcoholism and a move to a better neighborhood, shaped his journey and ultimately led him to seek help and find a new life.

37:03

S19:E19 May 30, 2026

Finding Comfort and Connection in AA

Gemma shares her journey from a childhood surrounded by alcoholism and recovery to finding solace and support within Alcoholics Anonymous. She explores themes of family, mental health, and the challenges of managing overwhelming feelings, ultimately discovering a path to sobriety and fellowship.

36:54

S19:E20 May 30, 2026

Lisa's Journey: From Entitlement to Sobriety

Lisa shares her powerful story of overcoming alcoholism and finding a path to recovery. She recounts a challenging childhood marked by family dysfunction, early substance use, and a spiral of destructive choices, ultimately leading to a profound realization of personal responsibility and reliance on faith and fellowship for lasting change. Her journey highlights themes of family trauma, relapse, mental health struggles, and the importance of sponsorship.

34:59

S19:E21 May 30, 2026

Finding Identity Through Escape

John shares a poignant journey of leaving a difficult childhood in Massachusetts to find himself in California, detailing his struggles with alcoholism, crystal meth, and the search for belonging. He reflects on family dynamics, early restlessness, and the eventual path to sobriety and fellowship, highlighting themes of faith, mental health, and the importance of connection.

39:12

S19:E22 May 30, 2026

Finding Comfort: Aimee's Journey Through Alcoholism and Faith

Aimee shares a candid look at her struggles with relapse, self-consciousness, and the comfort she found in alcohol, detailing moments of indulgence like sugary coffee and late-night movies. She reflects on her early life, family, and the unexpected gift of sobriety, finding solace in faith, fellowship, and the support of her AA community.

40:31

S19:E23 May 30, 2026

From Spring Break to Chaperone: Jerry's Life Arc

Jerry reflects on a life marked by awkwardness, from youthful escapades at New Bronze Falls involving alcohol and reckless behavior to a recent chaperoning experience at an eighth-grade dance. He shares how fellowship and sobriety milestones have provided him tools to navigate discomfort and find a sense of belonging, addressing themes of family, relapse, and mental health.

41:05

S19:E24 May 30, 2026

Finding Comfort in Fellowship: Gabby's Journey to Sobriety

Gabby shares a deeply personal account of navigating difficult family history and finding solace in Alcoholics Anonymous. She reflects on her early childhood, the impact of her father’s tragic death, and the comfort she finds in fellowship, faith, and the support of a long-term sponsor, while acknowledging the challenges of aging and ongoing recovery.

38:17

S19:E25 May 30, 2026

Finding Belonging: Marty's Journey Through Family and Sobriety

Marty reflects on his long sobriety journey beginning in 1977, sharing how his unique upbringing shaped his identity and led him to Alcoholics Anonymous. He explores themes of family dynamics, cultural identity, and the search for belonging, alongside the comfort of fellowship and the importance of a sponsor.

29:44

S19:E27 May 30, 2026

From Battlefield to Sobriety: Thomas's Journey

Thomas shares a powerful story of finding solace and recovery after a lifetime of trauma, beginning with his experiences as a combat veteran and continuing through his early days in AA. He reflects on family dynamics, the impact of early alcohol exposure, and the desperation that ultimately led him to sobriety, finding strength in fellowship and service.

38:58

S19:E28 May 30, 2026

Norma's Journey: From Childhood Trauma to Sobriety

Norma shares a powerful account of her journey through childhood trauma, family dynamics, and early alcoholism, ultimately finding solace and recovery through AA. She reflects on themes of family, shame, mental health, and the importance of honesty, alongside the challenges of feeling like an outsider and the comfort found in fellowship and sobriety milestones.

30:39

S19:E29 May 30, 2026

From Secrets to Sobriety: Francesco's Journey Through Alcoholism

Francesco shares a poignant account of his decades-long struggle with alcoholism, rooted in childhood insecurities and a desire to fit in. He explores themes of family dynamics, relapse, mental health, and the vital role of fellowship and sponsorship in his recovery journey, ultimately finding solace and a path toward self-acceptance.

40:28

S19:E30 May 30, 2026

Finding Peace: Sharon's Journey from Chaos to Sobriety

Sharon shares a deeply personal account of her path to sobriety, revealing a childhood marked by internal turmoil and a search for belonging. She explores themes of family dynamics, the allure of alcohol as a means of silencing inner voices, and the profound relief found in fellowship and spiritual connection within Alcoholics Anonymous, alongside the ongoing work of amends and service.

37:05

S19:E31 May 30, 2026

From Fear to Freedom: Dan's Childhood and Alcohol

Dan shares a poignant look back at his childhood, marked by a father’s alcoholism and his own struggles with anxiety and a need for validation. He recounts experiences of isolation, family conflict, and ultimately, finding temporary relief from his fears through alcohol, leading to a pivotal moment of change.

42:02

S19:E32 May 30, 2026

Finding Sobriety Through Family and Service

Lupe shares a candid look at her journey from a challenging childhood to 30 years of sobriety, emphasizing the importance of family, fellowship, and service. She reflects on her experiences with alcoholism, mental health struggles, and the impact of her father’s struggles, alongside the comfort found in faith and the ongoing challenges of supporting her brother’s recovery.

30:43

S19:E33 May 30, 2026

From Violence to Fear: Rueben's West Side Story

Rueben recounts a challenging childhood marked by a violent home and feelings of shame related to his cultural identity. He explores how early experiences with alcohol provided a temporary escape from fear and a sense of belonging, leading to a lifetime of struggles with addiction and mental health, and ultimately finding a path toward recovery.

37:00

S19:E34 May 30, 2026

Finding Confidence Through Shared Awkwardness

Teresa reflects on the discomfort of sharing in recovery meetings, finding connection through vulnerability and acknowledging the support of long-term members. She emphasizes the importance of fellowship, sobriety milestones, and the power of the program to transform lives, even after decades of recovery.

38:39

S19:E36 May 30, 2026

Finding Belonging Through Sobriety: Jenn's Journey

Jenn shares her experiences navigating early feelings of isolation and a search for belonging, ultimately finding solace and recovery through Alcoholics Anonymous. Her story explores themes of family loss, mental health struggles, and the challenges of acclimating to a new city after a long period of sobriety.

42:37

S19:E37 May 30, 2026

From Abuse to Sobriety: John's Journey

John recounts a difficult childhood marked by abuse, leading to early substance use and a life of chaos. He shares how finding faith and fellowship in Alcoholics Anonymous ultimately led him to sobriety and a profound shift in his perspective on life, family, and mental health.

28:28

S19:E38 May 30, 2026

Finding Sobriety Through Faith and Fellowship

Julie shares her journey from struggling with substance abuse to finding a foundation in Alcoholics Anonymous, detailing early experiences with pot, alcohol, and heroin, alongside the challenges of relapse and the comfort found in fellowship. She reflects on her childhood, family dynamics, and the eventual sobriety of her father, highlighting the role of faith and the 12 steps in her recovery.

35:37

S19:E39 May 30, 2026

Finding Serenity After Trauma: Steve's Journey

Steve shares a remarkable story of resilience and recovery after a shocking shooting incident during his 23 years of sobriety. He reflects on how the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous – faith, fellowship, and service – helped him remain calm and focus on the needs of others, even while facing a life-threatening situation, and ultimately navigate a subsequent heart condition.

30:35

S19:E40 May 30, 2026

Finding Relief Through Sobriety: Annie's Journey

Annie shares a poignant story of navigating a childhood marked by her mother’s stroke and a family culture of alcohol, leading to her own struggles with alcoholism and a search for belonging. She explores themes of family dynamics, early sobriety, mental health, and the relief found through fellowship and a connection to a higher power.

33:14

S19:E41 May 30, 2026

From Armenian School to Sobriety: Ara's Journey

Ara shares a candid account of his path to sobriety, beginning with childhood experiences of feeling like an outsider and navigating a difficult family dynamic. He explores themes of family, early substance use, relapse, and finding support through fellowship and sponsorship, ultimately discovering a path toward recovery and faith.

31:27

S19:E42 May 30, 2026

Finding Sobriety Through Tradition and Service

Sarah shares her journey from a challenging childhood marked by parental alcoholism and early substance use to finding stability through AA’s traditions, sponsorship, and service. She reflects on her perception problem, early blackouts, and the importance of a strong foundation in recovery, celebrating 10 years of sobriety and the support of her sponsor, Cheryl.

31:56

S19:E43 May 30, 2026

From Childhood to Sobriety: Bruce's Journey

Bruce reflects on growing up in a household shaped by alcoholism and substance use, detailing early exposure to alcohol and marijuana, and the progression to seeking recovery. He shares experiences of family dynamics, the normalization of drinking, and the eventual path toward sobriety and fellowship, highlighting the impact of early influences and the challenges of navigating mental health.

41:18

S19:E44 May 30, 2026

Finding Sobriety and Service Through AA

Lydia shares a powerful story of recovery, detailing her early life marked by a chaotic family and intense fear, ultimately finding solace and purpose within Alcoholics Anonymous. She reflects on the transformative power of fellowship, sponsorship, and service, highlighting the importance of faith and sobriety milestones in her journey.

35:19

S19:E45 May 30, 2026

From Bars to Sobriety: Robert's Journey Through Alcoholism

Robert shares a candid account of his path to sobriety, detailing a life marked by family loss, legal troubles, and the devastating impact of alcoholism. He reflects on his experiences with relapse, the support of fellowship, and the importance of faith in navigating a challenging journey toward recovery and finding peace.

33:05

S19:E46 May 30, 2026

From Trauma to Sobriety: Barbra's Journey of Restoration

Barbra shares a powerful story of overcoming childhood trauma, including family alcoholism and sexual abuse, and finding hope through recovery. She details a difficult upbringing, a suicide attempt, and the profound restoration she’s experienced through faith and sobriety milestones like 44 years of sobriety.

36:58

S19:E47 May 30, 2026

From Chaos to Sobriety: Gus's Journey of Family and Faith

Gus reflects on a childhood marked by upheaval and a family he describes as ‘vampires and wolves,’ sharing how long-term sobriety and fellowship have brought clarity and understanding. He emphasizes the importance of presence, listening, and the profound impact of men’s meetings on his recovery, alongside milestones like 37 years of sobriety and a unique upbringing in Venezuela.

34:16

S19:E48 May 30, 2026

Finding Comfort: Cathy's Journey from Childhood Chaos to Sobriety

Cathy shares a poignant account of her childhood, marked by upheaval and a mother’s breakdown following a move to Los Angeles. She explores themes of family dysfunction, mental health struggles, and the unexpected role she took on as a child, ultimately finding solace and connection through fellowship and sobriety milestones since May 1st, 1988.

25:37

S19:E49 May 30, 2026

From Chaos to Flooring: Paul's Journey of Recovery

Paul recounts a difficult childhood marked by substance abuse and early trauma, detailing experiences with drugs, hospitals, and the pain he caused his family. He shares how a pivotal moment, a near-disaster while working, and a later conversation with his mentor, Bart, ultimately spurred him toward a path of recovery and a search for a better life.

33:18

S19:E50 May 30, 2026

From Abandonment to Sobriety: Susanne's Journey

Susanne shares a poignant account of a challenging childhood marked by family trauma, including loss and a sense of being unwanted. She explores themes of alcoholism, mental health, and the impact of early experiences, finding solace and recovery through faith and fellowship within Alcoholics Anonymous.

41:17

S19:E51 May 30, 2026

Finding Acceptance Through AA: Doug's Journey

Doug shares his perspective on alcoholism and recovery, exploring themes of family history, relapse awareness, and the comfort found in fellowship. He humorously examines the concept of being a ‘grateful alcoholic’ and reflects on the challenges of understanding his own disease and its potential genetic roots, ultimately finding solace in AA’s principles and community.

39:45

S19:E52 May 30, 2026

From Hollywood to Sobriety: Leonard's Journey

Leonard shares a candid account of his path to sobriety, detailing a childhood marked by family dynamics and early exposure to alcohol. He reflects on the progression from youthful experimentation to a destructive pattern, the impact on his life, and finding a better way through Alcoholics Anonymous, faith, and fellowship.