Bill Wilson tells his story

Bill Wilson tells his story

[@trishtraynor1237]

I'm 15 today. Thank you Bill and Bob and all the people who passed the message on.💖

[@ireneblack2638]

I'm 15 on 3/13/

[@anthonypaddon2865]

AA gave my kids their father back, I was hopeless, now I’ve been sober 9 years

[@jimrose71]

WOW, THIS GUY SAVED MY LIFE, SAVED ME FROM A LIVING HELL

[@barbaraanderson5472]

A fantastic man. And Lois was a jewel

[@dech7745]

my Dad after 7 DUIs 35 years ago went to 30 days rehab and AA. Because of AA he is 35 years no alcohol. he is loved by family and friends. He got a letter last week congratulating him on getting an 850 on his credit score. ha ha. but so awesome God is the way. I was a heavy drinker since 16 and at 42 after multiple DUIs and alcohol contribution to 9 of the 10 worst days of my life I was facing a dead end. This was 10 years ago I had an experience of the nature Bill W speaks. At that moment when I was at the end of my road, the very end, I asked Jesus for help. In the next moments was shown a view of God's grace. Where everything made sense. I was released. From that moment I have had zero temptation to drink alcohol. Seek your Lord your Creator. He exists.

[@jimzawacki8774]

How true

[@overtcovert]

Praise the Lord! I went for years. Jesus Christ delivered me. He delivivered Bill Wilson!

[@samsterling1462]

AA saved my life. There are many ways to get sober, but this is the only one that has worked for me. For that I am grateful. Thank you Bill n Bob

[@misteranyone8575]

It’s fantastic knowing that there are others that struggled with alcohol the same way. It’s not just for “elderly” it’s for any alcoholic who desires to stop drinking

[@blubeaz]

Thank you Bill Wilson, Dr Bob and of course their wives, families, friends and fellow travellers.

[@kevingreaux7133]

Salvation is found in no other. There is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved. Acts 4:20

[@Liamsdoor]

AA SAVED MY LIFE!

[@kevincoleman7475]

AA offers a 12 step programme as Blue print for recovery, no one is forced to stay, pray or pay in AA, go, get recovery and make your own choices.. It saved my life, my life is a life of experience and some mistakes (as some might judge) and hopefully there's more to come. I drank myself into a coma pre AA. I haven't drank since starting regular meetings 4 years ago. My experience is AA WORKS. Good luck, good experience, hope and strength to all seeking recovery.

[@cristiangomez3698]

Love ya bill

[@XiloChannel]

Why does everyone insult AA so bad? You take what you want and leave the rest! Thats important! If Bill, Bob, and Silkworth didn't even shed light on the plight of alcoholism and trying to get better, then who would? They had the balls to try to help themselves and everyone else. You don't have to like everything they say but they honestly and truly did want to help others and that should be admired.

[@Irishmule169]

they're pissed off because they themselves cant stop drinking so its Bill's fault and AA...not their own

[@briandavidson1946]

@@Irishmule169 correct

[@gospelslang9027]

Wtf u talking about? Everyone doesn't insult AA

[@shimmaryna]

Thanks for posting. Those who judge don't matter and those who matter, don't judge.

[@anthonythomas6593]

Mary Shimshea I love this saying...thank you for this fantastic saying

[@TheSteve75740]

cult or not AA is saving my life im MUCH happier living my life with principles of AA in mind! everyone has a opinion and mine is obviously for not against anything that keeps my sober and drug free ....today im no longer HOPELESS!! thanks to God and AA

[@TheHappys]

aa is a beautiful group but what do you do when prayers coffee and sex and judging people isn't enough to keep happy?

[@bipedalprimate1927]

AA is the ONLY thing that keeps me sober as well. I feel bad for the suffering alcoholics who call life-saving meetings with other alcoholics a cult.. there is no leader, just people just like us trying to get well. No money involved. No religion involved. Nothing is forced on anybody.

[@TheHappys]

man how old are you just curious, there are people that drink everyday or don't your not that special that you don't drink. Also people there have a lot of mental issues. When you have people with mental issues telling people what to do thats not good, they go no credentials to be doing so, thats cult like behavior. Yea its a great program but a lot of shit to work on in that group for sure, human being anonymous based soully on humans working to have a better life would be a much more meaningful program, for the world.

[@julianosuna4342]

sorry for what ill say i am a man that 10years ago had the gift to star working with this 12 steps and iam very happy because my life was so miserable because i thouht that my miserable life was due to the consecuences of all the people that were around me aa show me with.lots.of love how i need to start changing the way i think so my life could change and that i had to fight.with my self on all those defects that i dint like about me once i started to defeat my self sometihing wonderfull called life start to be a paradise rthanks bill thanks aa but firts of all thank god for helping me with my life i am mexican i dont speak a good english but i

[@Passion85031]

keep up the good work

[@Dana9437]

Yep, Bill W. was a deeply flawed individual. Some would call him a sex addict. He also suffered from clinical depression. However, he and others founded a worldwide fellowship that depends on alcoholics helping each other. The program works because of the Big Book and the instructions it contains. In the early days, AA people genuinely "carried the message", and worked closely to help others recover from alcoholism

[@Dana9437]

definitely not a cult b/c cults harm others. Think of Jim Jones, Charles Manson, and David Koresh.

[@MelancoliaI]

​@@Dana9437 another hallmark of cults is a marked and observable desire and tendency to erode families and de-emphasize the importance of family. AA...does not do that.

[@feechlives10302]

This man and the first one hundred pioneers are probably the only reason I am even here to post this today. God was working through him to save countless lives and families. This is fact. However, lets not forget that he was a human being with character defects and shortcommings. Just like every other human ever.

[@Lori1324]

50 years of sobriety interrupted only by brief insane thinking at times when life was stressful thanks to the followhsip of AA, and my long suffering sponsor. God bless you all.

[@johnkenny694]

Why do you need a Sponsor?

[@nickyg_37]

@@johnkenny694 even the best sponsors need a sponsor themselves. just like how the best teachers never stop learning!

[@johnkenny694]

@@nickyg_37 A sponsor is just another drunk.He might be a bigger Nut than you..I don't need a 5 yr baby sponsor telling me shit.

[@Skoopyghost]

I'm four years sober this aprill.

[@RandyR]

Hear from one of guys who Saved My Life! I was an out of control Addict-Alcoholic. Every time I thought I had it kicked, the disease knocked on the door. Some are against the 12 steps. Well it is working for me and for millions of others. There is No Cure. Only a Daily Maintenance.

[@danjuric622]

Thanks for posting! Been thinking about Bill and Bob lately! Cool video.

[@hoot48]

Reading these comments certaily shows what our culture has become.

[@dave7553]

Love ya Bill!

[@kevingreaux7133]

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16

[@rickpeuser233]

There are people whom are cultish, that unfortunately is human nature, not an AA exception or rule. As I stated previously, you either will or you won't continue to drink. Wasting your time arguing about the AA/cult thing is no matter to me. You either want to drink yourself to an early grave or you want to live out your life and function like a "normal" human being. It is a clear choice to me and for me. Since I stopped drinking, worked the steps and reached out and work(ed) with other alcoholics, my life has improved tremendously. My family, including my parish life and work life are the best it has ever been. So, either you want to live or you you want to die early. I take the former of the two. Peace and this Gorgeous Easter Morning to all of you.

[@manicmurph]

Yeah but what about when it's being forced down your throat when you've made it abundantly clear it's not for you? And also, just because people don't like it doesn't mean they will relapse without it. I haven't been to a meeting in years and there's beer in the outside fridge all the time and i never even think about it. How is that powerless. Wilson also wanted lsd incorporated into the program for the worst of the worst. Now if that was the first step maybe the success rate would be better cause now their starting to use mushrooms and ecstasy for PTSD and depression.

[@TheChoice84]

Thank you

[@kaleott3776]

Thats what I was thinking. Though some of the comments seem a bit harsh, it's nice to see that more and more people a speaking out against AA.

[@juniormiller1649]

The notion that AA is a cult is also a fallacy. There are no hidden or secret rituals and you may choose your own God or remain agnostic. There's no requirement to believe in anything. The steps are only suggestions.

[@Irishmule169]

i'm a member of AA and a atheist .. 10 yrs since my last drink thanks to the steps of AA..

[@insolentnik495]

There is an AA language if you ask me. Keep on keeping on

[@kevingreaux7133]

@@Irishmule169 Sober but not saved. The only way you can be saved is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. Saved from what ? Saved from God's judgement, God's wrath, death, hell and the grave. Only through believing and trusting in the sacrificial work of Jesus Christ can one receive the gifts of grace, salvation and eternal life. / For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16

[@kristoscan]

very sad to hear ppl crushing this guy. i dont worship this man BUT i do believe in the program. if you work the program it will work. period. ppl are entitled to their opinions. they are just that opinions.

[@Freecell82]

Doctor Pavel, I'm CIA!

[@MrBeaux]

Uh, you don't get to bring friends

[@seeklife181]

You absolutely cannot judge something you have no experience in whatsoever. I can just as easily find flaws in the bible to deter people from it (gnostic gospels, gospel of mary, thomas etc.) But me not being a "christian" I don't do that because it's highly disrespectful. I know many people who have come to a genuine faith in Christ as a result of AA and the twelve steps. Why would you discourage AA for it has kept so many drunks and drug addicts sober and led them to faith?

[@violetdeor3682]

+seeklife181 its socializing and community that keep people sober. The rest is bullshit. Watch ¨ëverything we know about addiction is wrong¨..

[@scottboatright3880]

Violet Deor Then people should be able to get sober in the bars.

[@jaymassey8696]

because it pushes dogma and dogma is bad.

[@readmelancholystrumpetmaster]

God bless you

[@pauld4355]

Can you disable the comments please? It's hard to listen to Bill Speak because the comments are so loud.

[@marcolimido]

Tanks... i am a Bill friend...@@@@@@

[@humbertoguillermogonzaleza4233]

Little by little 🗣️🗣️🗣️

[@kevingreaux7133]

Jesus Christ is the way, the truth and the life, no one can come to the Father except through Him. John 14:6

[@patrickjchesebrough]

May you find peace before you do...

[@CLoZe14]

I hate the slogans... attracts dummies. we don't need more of those. AA needs more people who actually study the book and interpret it in anyway that will better their lives and the lives of those around them.

[@sandybranch3794]

Of course it will. A lot of people are speaking out against the evils of AA these days. It's about time.

[@GeorgeCampbell1964]

Like what,?

[@eddiehearns2591]

I don't think AA is a cult, although for many people, God is not the answer. God is just a placebo that gives you psychological determination. Wouldn't work for someone who doesn't and can not believe in God without the evidence.

[@BlueGrenadeTom]

I don't and can't believe in God. It works for me. The aim of A.A. is not to get you to believe in god, but to help you find a way to get and stay clean.

[@Irishmule169]

10 yrs since my last drink and I'm a member of AA.. And an atheist and co-founder of " We Agnostics" a group specifically for non believers..all are welcome in our group but keep the religious dogmas to yourself or your ass is shown the door out of there...

[@georgea.4278]

I also thank YOU

[@jimmysmith3137]

amen amen amen amen I could not agree more. Just like any cult if you deviate from any of their talking points they gang up on you like dogs. I despise any kind of group thought. THey are always not sometimes group think is ALWAYS wrong.

[@rickpeuser233]

The other thing about cults: They rarely let folks leave their cult. In AA, you can walk away, no? Sometimes I really wonder (sadly) how uneducated people are. Goodness.

[@abw48]

To rick p, I cannot imagine where you get your information from about folks being unable to walk away from A.A. as nothing could be further from the truth. A.A. doesn't work YOU, but YOU work the program.

[@rickpeuser233]

At the end of the day, Andrew, you do or do not want to stay sober. Whatever works. I am secretary of a group and anyone is welcome to come and stay or share if they wish. They do not have to put money in the basket and they are free to leave. So, what is the problem?

[@TheHappys]

rick p the problem is that the program is unrealistic its leads people to guilt and shame and weird beliefs themselves a specific group of people it teaches people that if you have one drink that your doomed leading people to indulge in drinking way more or feeling overwhelming guilt driving people insane, and bad people can be part of it or people spewing information that isn't true, and leading people that might not be alcoholics into worst places.

[@rickpeuser233]

nick petty Thanks for the post. If you can think of a better way or program, I am all ears. All I can say, is its better for me now, sober than when I was drinking. I can only speak for me. I am re-engaged with my beautiful wife and daughter and volunteering each month at the detox ward of the local hospital. My point is I put my selfishness aside and because of the program, a program of attraction and not forced on me in any way but offered as a choice, I have become a better man and a more productive citizen. I am going on three years 1 day at a time. I hope all is well, Nick.

[@TheHappys]

why wouldn't things not be fine with me see you train your mind to believe that your doing something so unique dude the whole world doesn't get fucked up big deal

[@rickpeuser233]

How can folks say AA is a cult when in fact they say they (AA) say they do not, I repeat do not have all the answers? Doesn't a cult by definition affirm it has all of the answers? For those who are ignorant of AA, try it if you need to; take what you need, whatever. Then judge.

[@soultraveller149]

I know lots of people who are too scared to leave AA as they have been told they will die if they do. It couldnt get any more cult like if it tried!

[@Greggorious123]

+Soul Traveller They have probably been told that by people who don't understand AA. I know some people in the rooms who have been sober for 30 years yet just don't get it. If someone claims to "get" AA or thinks of themselves as an expert, run from them.

[@rickpeuser233]

Amen to that Greg Williams.

[@tfguitar8115]

@@soultraveller149 All they mean by that is the fact that if untreated, alcoholism is a terminal illness

[@russellschaeffler]

I woundn't be drinking just then either if he pass me over some pineapple juice mix with gin.

[@diosesamor168]

Miserable people that have only hate and resentmant in their hearts . one day it will be your turns and them will see...wacth your toungs cause one day god is going to look over your angry souls.

[@johnkenny694]

He never grew up! still having little birthday AA parties. Alcoholics are Babies.

[@GeorgeCampbell1964]

Keep coming back

[@danjuric622]

No pun there.

[@readyforthebattle]

So what wrong have you done in life if anything. Let's hear it

[@plant1557]

also a friend of bill W. @ kevin finn your hate and bad attitude wont get any response here.

[@aruljothiapparelss3947]

I m aa mempar thank you

[@samjewel2124]

Watching this makes me feel so grateful to have left the AA cult. What a wacko.

[@jimsmith8134]

Resenment? Lady this cult DESTROYS lives!

[@BlueGrenadeTom]

How?

[@Irishmule169]

@@BlueGrenadeTom i'm still waiting for response evidently Mr. Jim is full of shit !!!!

[@TheStephh44]

i couldnt get any pot today so im drinking instead i dont care if i die any way i dont have a wife a freind so whats to live for??tell me that

[@rolandojuchuna484]

yo estaba en pañales cuando este hombre murio, bw y bob muerieron.

[@kaleott3776]

I learned in AA that if you need AA to stay sober, then you shouldn't stay sober.

[@tfguitar8115]

That doesn't even make any sense

[@samsterling1462]

Hope you're still alive!

[@TheStephh44]

no one at aa has reached out to me ive been left to my own devises

[@BlueGrenadeTom]

They probably won't reach out to you. Normally you've got to reach out to them.

[@wallacepeeace3992]

I just found out he's talking about taking LSD when he had is "awakening". I also know the benefits of psychedelics in mental health which includes 'addiction', which is a mental health disorder caused by trauma.

[@kevinfinn2928]

You seem very angry. I feel sorry for you. :(

[@juaquinclemente6910]

No se que dice, solo se español

[@marcomejia4091]

En español

[@deusegosumfilius5664]

Hmmm

[@sandybranch3794]

How disgusting. Why would you post this video?

[@jiveassturkey8849]

Does anyone know exactly what Bill Wilson did during World War 1? It’s hard to find any information about that online. I know he was definitely in the army and in Europe during the war, but what else? Was he in the infantry? Did he see combat?

[@readmelancholystrumpetmaster]

God bless you