Bob D. - AA Speaker - "The Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous" (Very entertaining!)

This is an AWESOME share by one of my favorite AA speakers, Bob D. REALLY worth listening to! Bob D. has such an enlightening and entertaining way of explaining the twelve traditions, the tape seems to fly by! Yes, this one is a MUST LISTEN! 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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[@Mitzy--]

My recovery changed for the better when I found Bob D … sharing the wisdom of the AA program 🙏 thank you!!

[@keithguyman8495]

Bob D is entertaining yes but his spirit and substance are what makes his talks so powerful, he shows through him what God can accomplish in the human heart

[@erikfonder3556]

Bob D. is so truthful and such an important part in my recovery!

[@Woody-ov6xk]

God has blessed all that enter the rooms...so so many dont even kw theres a way out.. More awareness is needed. But what do i really know. Am just glad am in the rooms. 🙏🙏

[@billytheweasel]

This is a godsend. I can't go to meetings during quarantine (4-12-20). I'm using all those meetings over the decades to sustain.

[@Woody-ov6xk]

Zoom meetings

[@edmonddecroti8075]

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[@honeybeeresting7958]

Thank you God this man didn’t jump off that bridge that day ❤

[@47Grits]

Great speaker, Thanks.

[@leifjarvie5109]

Our programs work by one addict helping, another.

[@TheHouseOfJokes]

Many thanks for giving out this youtube video. I truly love the looks of it a lot.

[@briandavitt9640]

I have been in a a for a very long time and I have to agree with the speaker here possibly forty percent of the fellowship is not the drinker that is described in the big book alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous adoption of the short form of the third tradition open the door to non-alcoholics and it's caused massive problems for real alcoholics in our fellowship. Fortunately there's been a big return to the spiritual solution described in the big book and only because of the low numbers of success in AA. AA developed a watered-down message that appeals to or as-bill describes problem drinkers ie don't drink and go to meetings, call your sponsor if you're going to drink etc . I'm so glad to see a return to the big book alcoholics anonymous the fellowship was named after the book.

[@silkworth8758]

the 12 steps protects Alcoholics from Alcohol, the 12 traditions protects Alcoholics Anonymous from Alcoholics. Bob D is the real deal

[@billytheweasel]

Didn't take me long until I really appreciated the foresight Dr Bob and especially Bill had in learning from the Washingtonians - from human nature through history really - and doggedly trying to get groups to give the Traditions a go.

[@paulinescurry5165]

99999

[@lukedodge2754]

Wow 😳

[@tenajyak]

Yep

[@mirabailisastockton3676]

What was that book he mentioned? Shoot I might have to listen to the whole thing again but I have to leave for work soon and I didn't write it down last night! The one about the strange treatments in history for people like us

[@RaymondRAYCE]

The Slaying of the Dragon

[@christinespado2682]

At Hilton Head midwinter conference.awesome speaker.

[@mehkellah]

jealous