Doug R. - AA Speaker - Hilarious recovery share - "Hope and Laughter" NEW 2017

[@JaneTurner-yb9ui]

Needed this today. Loved it!! Six months sober today. ❤️

[@joshuaf.5398]

Today has been horrible, I came home with the mindset of not drinking but then that regular loneliness kicked in before I took my shower. My mind was going back and forth about how to deal with it and the desire to drink was incredibly strong. It's now almost 10p and the liquor store closes at 11p. I'm so thankfull for these videos. Day 1 for me.

[@kupkopala7786]

How are you doing today joshua?

[@joshuaf.5398]

@@kupkopala7786 9 weeks this week. Some days I want one but thankfully the desire isn't as strong as it once was :)

[@Jaywadx]

@@joshuaf.5398 Well done!

[@kupkopala7786]

Keep it up buddy

[@ethelbentancourt2233]

Good is doing for you what you can't do for yourself our disease is a lonely disease it's doesn't care if you got one minute or 40 yrs it's waiting on you change The combination on your mind and give it to God!! Your sharing is saving many you are very important to me and other's!

[@jcamaro70-19]

I'm 6 days sober and these speakers like Doug R. help me so much in between meetings. Thank you Doug for sharing your experience, strength, and hope.

[@mikeym7381]

IAM a year 6weeks

[@jkthewonderguy]

We all have only one day. Just one, no more no less. Stay sober just for that one day. Let the past and future alone

[@sullyb23511]

Had relapse two months ago after almost 14 years. I wasn't working the program. I'm going to pick up a chip tomorrow. I am so grateful to you for posting this meeting. Thank you.

[@kylehuff9244]

Welcome Back

[@Ben_dover8420]

Keep comming back brother!!!

[@vicvas7684]

Keep coming back One day at a time

[@jamesbrock3859]

Right on brother.

[@johncifizzari3107]

We love you brother! I'm back as well after 4 years and relapse, now I'm working my program instead of everyone else's! You're worth it and we need you!

[@alexandernapier7049]

5 months today. Got a sponsor, took the steps, got into service and enjoying life and sobriety. Former IV meth and heroin user as well as an alcoholic. Thank God for this program.

[@TheLouisamite]

Hey that's a great job my friend ,I most say that I was just like you ,I did everything mostly meth and vodka ,then mostly meth and opioids I was homeless, hopeless and hated myself, and would go to detox so many times a don't even remember and would go to rehab like 4or5 times only completed one 30 day program, ,only to get out an go right back to the same crap and finally one day a year an a half ago now ,I gave up and set my mind to getting sober an clean at 43 years old. I'm working a strong AA program got a sponsor and now chairing meetings 3 times a week and sponsoring others ,,and other service work in the program ,,,,if I can get clean anybody can ,,key things is being ready to change and really want it,,and no once you get clean work them program to stay clean and that's wear you get stronger

[@TheLouisamite]

God bless

[@erickarope8401]

@@camillegema85ok

[@erickarope8401]

@@camillegema85 WTF

[@erickarope8401]

@@camillegema85 I'm sorry but I was trying to listen and it just kept showing up. I'm not going to let that interfere with my program I'll just be listening in on another AA meeting. Once again I'm sorry. Good luck.

[@maineeveryday3991]

61.5 hours clean from drugs and alcohol. I'm praying I make it. Just looking for experience, strength, and hope.

[@jackie49ful]

ONE DAY AT A TIME ! REMEMBER USE SMART FEET ! GET TO AS MANY MEETINGS AS U CAN ! 👍

[@valerievalerie9994]

You're in the right place. Stay there!

[@poetryjones7946]

How are you doing?❤❤🙏🏼❤️

[@ginnyhouse6080]

Sending hope and love

[@arykle4533]

how are you holding up?

[@nightowl-7736]

7 days sober... I needed this. Thank you!

[@MachineGunFunk27]

1 day.. after 6 years today I'm sober

[@MachineGunFunk27]

I wish the best for you bro

[@srajala42]

I hope your still sober

[@nightowl-7736]

@@srajala42 - after some relapses but yes I am sober today 🙏🏻

[@jerrynatalino6577]

Hell yeah

[@ericpanissidi6761]

AA saved my life. 10 years sober now.i still have depression and anxiety but I know it will pass.

[@rhorains5626]

we had to quit playing god. anxiety and depression I'm very familiar with.. almost always because I want to be in control. God is the director I must trust fully in all areas with complete abandon of self. Bless you ❤❤🎉10 years amazing

[@Koh_Fps]

3rd day in lockdown and these are saving my life right now. 2 years sober and counting

[@theandypandy1962]

Likewise 24 years one day at a time God bless you

[@dalewilson908]

Anyone listening to this during quarantine ??? Staying Home Saving Lives In Oregon. :)

[@Oddballbecool2015]

thanks Dale !

[@phillippettit2138]

You bet H.B. CA Haven't been to a meeting in months... Lots of Speaker Tapes So many great ones 🤝

[@stitchsthread6404]

Crazy that this is the first meeting that I've watched on KZbin! Turns out me and this guy Doug are both from Garden Grove California!

[@kevincreswell6399]

Used plenty of recorded sheares and plenty of zoom meeting

[@lisarobinett9672]

Yup from Brazil!

[@patricklawrence2207]

this is a great share and this man is good i went in 2 t AA rooms in 2017 and got a sponsor and AA and sponsor makes a big difference cos i don't hav a sponsor now and not going to any meeting over gossip but i listen 2 those vids I'm 9 days sober god bless ye all

[@hopemanley4358]

Keep the light on thanks

[@whitneyboyd1634]

U got drink through that mom 😂😂😂 man u have sealed my night and left all those problems I had at my front door. Thank u

[@danieltrentham-pp6oi]

AA saved my life. I love going to meetings and look forward to them.

[@wacka40]

"The music of AA" ....ive held onto this phrase for 20+ yrs

[@tyleroseneek4659]

I’m struggling so bad right now. Over one year clean and I relapsed 6 months ago and have been struggling so bad ever since. Nothing hard so it’s easy to justify. I’m so broken tho. This video helped me I’m at work stuck working a shift I do not want to be at. So happy I came to listen to this.

[@alexanderkirk3126]

Every morning turn over your thinking from "self pity, dishonest, self-seeking motives" constructively review your day before you go to sleep and when all else fails work with another alcoholic!

[@AgapeLove1994]

Me too. I relapsed Thanksgiving Eve and it’s been awful. Once I opened that door 🚪 it’s hell on wheels.

[@joannhernandez1455]

Praying 🙏🏽 for you

[@emmanueln.427]

I also relapsed just a month ago. But it’s been so hard to get back to living sober. I need to grasp at it because my life depends on it entirely

[@rosinadukes-williams4519]

Just test the process, please. It works, if you work it. Really, it does. I've come a look look mtg tv way!✌🏿🙏🏾

[@stephenpena7662]

I really enjoyed “I’m an alcoholics but also a drug addict…”. I have a hard time sharing that I’m a drug addicit in AA because it feels weird. Glad it came from someone else so now it won’t feel so weird.

[@cherylcarroll]

It also depends on the meeting. DOCs for my sponsor and grand-sponspr are heroin for the first, and cocaine for the second. They chose to commit to AA, bc if they drink it always leads them back to the DOCs. Mickey Bush is another great speaker for those with multiple substance uses.

[@gallucciart164]

You helped me Doug, thank you for showing up to speak at this meeting. Sober 31 years now, 61 years old. Live in Palm Desert. It wasn't until this morning when I realized how much you helped me with a huge blockade in my life. I feel like a new person actually. Thank you sir.

[@peeti-dl5he]

I listen to these A.A's as much as I can. I have over 9 years in the rooms. I am so proud to announce I have 2 whole years of active sobriety and I cannot wait to see how much time I can achieve.

[@valerievalerie9994]

Love your attitude❤️

[@valerievalerie9994]

Love your attitude❤️

[@kevincreswell6399]

Love coming from Scotland 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿we are a family. Circle of unity. Using, clean or serene lol

[@MysticC311]

Thanks for this! I was sick at home all day today, contagious, and really needed a meeting after spending all day mostly by myself.

[@jenniferzimmer6298]

I love my locked door in my own home. I love the fact that I'm clean and sober. I'm so grateful to be this way today! This is awesome ty

[@kupkopala7786]

Clancy i always opens his talk with iam happy to be here tonight safe sane and sober cause i didnt use to be and might not be again some day. Keep it up

[@jc15fer]

“The music of AA”. Love it! I’m 39 years sober. Home recovering from surgery. Grateful for online speakers!

[@dayers8715]

How in the world did you do it?

[@jackie49ful]

MY SENTIMENTS EXACTLY! 21 YRS. AND COUNTING! GREATTTTT MEETING ! 👍💯

[@raymondmclaren203]

Greatfull for AA 33 years sober now if this old scotsman can do it anyone can if you have the desire

[@kellygardner.2292]

This gentleman story was great, I thoroughly enjoyed it.. alcoholics anonymous has a lot to offer folks who want a different way of life.. I'm happy to be a member..

[@davidmaxwell5134]

Intervention

[@jamestaylor9537]

Kelly I agree, I can’t explain how wonderful these people are to me.

[@davisoneil]

I love listening to these aa speaker meetings. I'm almost 4 months sober, and the longest I've ever been sober is 5 1/2 months. Taking it one day at a time. I'm a drug addict and an alcoholic.

[@teracemerchant5472]

I just love these stories they are helping so much to stay sober and help with me with isolating during the corona virus out break all over the world. Thank god for AA and the Internet. God bless you all Terace London U.K

[@Mosel1905]

How are you Terace?

[@squabblesw.8855]

I'm a alcoholic & addicted from Houston,TX but moved to Keokuk,IA and have a amazing home group with my AA & NA Family and I finally hit the rock bottom I need to hit to were I would lose all and everything and more and that was D.H.S. when I had my daughter I have 9 & 21 days clean off of drugs and alcohol. God is great all the time

[@mrawesome2742]

“We are the ones who understand”. Man I needed to hear that.

[@bethwalker6218]

I needed that too. And "home is where they can't turn you away, and that for me is AA"

[@peeti-dl5he]

Preach it!

[@jamestaylor9537]

Agree

[@mom4everof3]

I will have 6mos God willing in a week and my recovery is amazing i feel like this is the first time I am really do this because I want to. I covid in Quarantine but I am sober praise the God.

[@rachbertthibodeau6432]

Just found these videos and it's helping me two days sober now

[@mattjames9174]

At home recovering from a surgery i had a few days ago, cant get out of the house for a meeting. Thank you for sharing this. It has helped me stay sober that much longer. Almost to 18 months. #day545

[@marthaburich8634]

Remember to call people!

[@lydiaelick575]

Keep listening to these tapes, and yes, call people too! My old sponsor had people bring meetings to her when she was recovering from surgery!

[@johntalmadge2505]

Just saw your post re 18 months. I was sober a long time before I realized I had been sober a long time. The idea of one day at a time seemed to work for me. Keep in mind the good that will happen for others, because of your sobriety, and most of the time you won’t even know. Keep up the good work!

[@aaronsparish524]

Hey bro I'll have 18 months on sun ! Congrats Matt J. Sincerely Aaron.P

[@patricklawrence2207]

Hello bud are you still sober god bless ya 🙏

[@BarrettPlumbing]

I went to my first meeting yesterday! Such a relief

[@ethelbentancourt2233]

Thank you for sharing love you/ you're reminding me things haven't gotten any better today just for today congratulation!!

[@ThecrosseyedTexan]

10-day sober. I've tried to quit drinking so many times and I've just tried to quit drinking Never put any thought into why. A friend of mine turned me on to these and they've been a great encouragement thus far

[@susanclarke2439]

This story is timeless and very similar to mine...

[@gypsylove4291]

@@susanclarke2439 Keep going hon. It does get better and rewarding living sober. I like this guy's story is funny. We are not a glum lot

[@gypsylove4291]

@@susanclarke2439 Keep going hon. It does get better and rewarding living sober. I like this guy's story is funny. We are not a glum lot

[@colbyapple]

Grateful to AA and Alanon and grateful its available online. Blessings and thanks.

[@tedbytes3949]

Life truly Has taken on a New Meaning. So glad this speakers are available to us all during this quarantine. Keep Coming Back.

[@jackie49ful]

ABSOLUTELY 💯 THANK WE ALL HAVE A LIFE LINE 💯

[@BigBawller3000]

This man had one the the BEST stories that I have heard since I've been in the program! I am so happy that I found him!

[@JOHNNYIRON40]

Text me

[@jackie49ful]

💯💯💯

[@BooTomatoTomato]

A friend suggested this video to me. I've dealt with suicidal thoughts and alcoholism for over 10 years now. I'm having a really hard time. I just want to feel better. I want to be better for my fiance and my family.

[@nikkiskitzobillie1688]

You will be strong,

[@kupkopala7786]

Find some meetings in your area i had the exact problems both. For nearly 20 years i wont say the depression is just part of the alcoholism but i will say if you work the program in the big book and are honest about one problem will be solved

[@ethelbentancourt2233]

You will just follow directions!! Thank you for sharing!

[@susanclarke2439]

In AA 40 yrs. It works..not perfectly but grace of God gl@d %o be alive.

[@BooTomatoTomato]

Oh my gosh. I forgot about this comment. I'm so glad someone commented on it and reminded me! I'm now married, with a toddler, and I've been sober since July 5th 2019! I feel like I barely remember the girl that made the original comment.

[@MsClemmons]

3 years clean and it’s hard but one day at a time and I thank god every day

[@1969trodger]

These shares are great, it helps between meetings

[@lisabanner5125]

I love him so much. When you see him in person with the body movement and expressions, you can't help but Laugh out loud

[@thainesira3868]

I'm 8 days sober. I'm going to listen to all of these while I work out. This is really helpful. Thank u!

[@djames2291]

Nothing changes until you work the steps

[@rhorains5626]

couldn't honestly work them until I admitted without reservation I am powerless and doomed 🙏 without spiritual help I'm hopeless. had to run out of ideas first and thank God I lived long enough to try everything I could to prove I'm no alcoholic

[@AkaMilkyuk]

Listing from Brighton in the UK coming up 5 months sober, feeling fantastic 🎉

[@flyfisher1649]

Awesome...25 years here...one day @ a time....

[@1light4love]

Might be the best male speaker I've heard since Sandy Beach's famous talk. 🙏👌👍 (&exactly what this nearly 6yr old Uber Chic needed, driving drunks home on Christmas Night 2019🙏Thank you my friend! Here's to another fine day (&night) in paradise ☺️

[@mollycote1021]

Light *4* Love I LOVE Sandy!! Bob Daryl is excellent as well!❤️🔥🙏🏼

[@alex39k]

Check out Adam T. !!

[@Ladylucky1330]

Just moved to a town of 300, no meetings here and no vehicle yet. Got 66 days today. So GRATEFUL that i found these speaker meetings.

[@LoveToCare126]

Well I needed this today. I asked God to help me and then BAM, this showed up. Weird

[@Constanc-cl4ry]

I have asked God the same

[@reggiescott6420]

Praying all are sober & bright 🙏. This Christmas 🎇🎄

[@Soberas72]

11 years sober Greatful alcoholic 💚 Thought I'd pop in here instead of cute cats surfing for a change 🙂😇

[@vicvas7684]

Congratulations one day at a time

[@chrishatcher9809]

11 years that's awesome. Been through this before. I hope I get it right this time.

[@sueb6662]

Chris Hatcher hey you're not on your own lean on the program and your HP

[@JOHNNYIRON40]

Way to go Me too..text me

[@mattthomas1217]

38 days sober love this speaker.

[@kupkopala7786]

How you doing today buddy ?

[@ethelbentancourt2233]

Welcome thank you for sharing!!!

[@mcrachiepants]

13 days sober. Just wanted to say, I also was whiskey bedspread. Nice to hear other people done the same awful things as me.

[@mollycote1021]

Xiuni Palmer we all have. 👍🏻

[@michelle0431]

13 days. This is the only speaker, I listened all the way through on KZbin. I really enjoyed listening.

[@elialcoholic7295]

Congrats and Godspeed

[@ethelbentancourt2233]

37 years here not without heart aches but without booze played all the games we all play 20 percent booze 80 percent me and that thing between my ears thank God for you and all in this time of the Corona virus The lock down it's tricky thank God for the on line meetings for this old drunk among other bullshit 🤣🤣🤣🤣thanks The programs work if you work them!!! Call people work The step get some crazy babies to sponsor get into actions it's not about me today!! The yesterday's and The tomorrow's are dangerous for me so I keep coming first things first!! 💓💓 💓

[@estargie375]

OUT OF TOWN AND AWAY FROM MY HOME GROUP. THANK GOD FOR AA. THANK YOU DOUG FOR YOUR SHARE AND SUPPORT......SOBER ANOTHER DAY AMEN AMEN AMEN

[@peeti-dl5he]

Isn't it a great feeling!

[@markdickens547]

Funny I popped on here to hear a good lead. This was the first one that came up on my search and I just so happened to be at this very meeting in hilton head with a bunch of guys from Cincinnati on a golf trip and for the conference. Coincidence.... Not in my world. Very cool experience. Great lead

[@KeithCarey33]

Such a great lead. Entertaining and easy to relate for many of us. The skiing and parking garage stories are insane and hilarious.

[@denisetuten5861]

Doug you are an excellent story teller. I went to HS in Tujunga, so I can relate. Thank you for your encouragement. I hope to see you in person. It's a pleasure to hear you share.

[@christopheroverlees3272]

This is the best meeting I've ever been in

[@christopheroverlees3272]

Everybody have a good night

[@arlenehenry9671]

48 hours sober detoxing in the hospital

[@heathercoco6153]

Proud of you! Thats the first step. Keep listening to AA speakers. It gives hope and strength!

[@pallihj]

how are you doing?

[@brianpeters7847]

How are you doing Arlene? ???? Don't worry if you had A slip. Just keep coming back a lot of us have slipped a few times. Some day it will all come together

[@yellow6100]

I would leave a like but for 48 hours you have 48 likes so I dont want to spoil it;)

[@nicoletalmadge7276]

You are a warrior🙏

[@cakesinthecity]

This guy was funny as alll get out. I’m a grateful alcoholic with 20 days!

[@Vinchenzokorleone]

Saw Doug at 502 Alamo club in covina 3 weeks ago. Great message, and hilarious story.

[@baconbap]

Ha! I'm from Covina.

[@julse.289]

Thank u so much I'm still holding in there. God bless u.

[@allannahmorris8056]

Wow. I laughed I cried and shared to social media.

[@lindaroche9074]

Made me laugh😂 by the Grace of God i have 9 months today! One day at a time

[@charlottehardy3231]

A relapse here - making my way back. Love these audios!

[@fractalfred1]

Getting hep c treatment. Day 51 of 84. 11 1/2 months sober. Looking for a meaning.

[@fractalfred1]

I got one year chip finished meds and reading first 63 pages of BB to newcomer.

[@cfdmedicambo68relf7]

Love This Talk, Thank God 4 A.A. Been Sober From Alcohol 4Years And Some Months

[@tarrrrbrook]

40 minutes to 42.5 minutes was my favorite part 🤣🤣🤣 "I like you, you fit right in" 🤣🤣🤣

[@ritasullivan2283]

Matters not how much time you have we are all 1 drink away from out worst drunk. What we have is a daily reprieve contingent upon our spiritual condition

[@aquaman7516]

The "maintenance " of our spiritual condition

[@vicvas7684]

That's right one day at a time

[@markg.4246]

When I live in the solution, which is “go to meetings, clean house, and help others”, a drink is not part of my consciousness.

[@ethelbentancourt2233]

Amen it's not the time it's the quality!

[@susanclarke2439]

Only Grace and the HolySp*rit.......

[@andrewcounts]

It all starts with being honest and being honest with yourself

[@monochromaticstain]

Got 14 years today.

[@Dz-ug7kj]

If you don't drink for a year, we'll give you a cake 😂😂😂😂

[@patricklawrence2207]

Wow

[@damonhill3944]

Birthday night! Eatin meetin

[@reggiescott6420]

A Damn Cake 😂 💙💙 Now that's takes the 🎂🥑🎂☕🍫

[@kellyobrien9772]

Some of us value pastries more than others - I can get a cake at store for like $5 when I go pick up a 6 pack lmfao !!

[@Liz-berry]

🎉62 days sober

[@michellelei647]

How many days sober today?

[@kathysoler9049]

Hilarious, absolutely loved this and can so relate to many things in this

[@susanraftery5475]

Doug, I heard you speak at the Fall Classic in St. Louis. To put a face to the speaker it was really cool. I did think OMG a movie star , to funny. When “Life on Life’s Terms” is really a drag, I want you to know your recordings can - as my sponsor said, “a chuckle a day is required” good job-thank you. You know I always tell my Sponsee’s to listen to your tape, or I’ll just tell them verbatim...

[@jilljohnson1384]

Q

[@sosa1112]

I'm 5 months sober, I appreciate this and everyone else who shsred

[@InfideL-mf4zq]

Life will take on a meaning . I tell myself that everyday .

[@Coochiman]

Amazing talk! Thank you, Doug.

[@boyglitter]

Oh i needed to hear that. I laughed, i cried it was better than hair.

[@KennyNewby]

GREAT story! He has a fantastic sense of humor.

[@jackie49ful]

ABSOLUTELY 💯 😅🙃

[@christymarch7245]

Something has to give. God, please help me.

[@davestrange3718]

I hope you found a way. There are people who can help. I pray you are OK. AA has saved me.

[@shyrlblair5009]

I needed this message today.😀 I’m so glad to get a message when I need one.

[@gemmalocatelli5916]

Its good to listen to these. Helps me to understand more & stay clear headed.

[@talesfromthegripz]

Give this a listen and let me know what you think. It’s a recovery podcast I started with people sharing their experience, strength and hope! kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4S7oICoq6lskLc

[@SoulMotivationRecords]

So funny! Great storyteller! Thanks Doug.

[@jg6320]

So good. So wise. Hilarious. Thank you for posting 🙏🏻

[@72fishing]

3 weeks off it this Thursday, hopefully for life

[@jenniferwofford3317]

im 5 months sober

[@vanessalogan1392]

3 months first time listening in :)

[@paulanovelli258]

Haha. He's said "Welcome Paula". That's my name!

[@Nikki_B.]

This Dude Right Here Is Funny Thx Doug For Sharing Your Experience Strength And Hope.😂😂😂

[@kenchester4829]

Love this share

[@susanhoran6576]

I’ll have 20 years this September 2024. It will save your soul and more. Don’t give up on yourself.

[@rebeccawinningham1664]

4 years and filling good

[@saltrigona1872]

Good message. Good work

[@jessicaellis2969]

Incredible

[@jocelynpilon2814]

very good that guy .thank you..

[@julse.289]

Day 1.

[@tango0032]

Hang on there dont lost hope

[@julse.289]

tango0032. Thank you and I'm at 18 days and counting. It's nice to know, someone I don't even know cares enough to encourage me to continue on this journey... for that I'm truly grateful.

[@alliea4074]

julie eldridge that's amazing!

[@julse.289]

Allie A thank u so much.

[@greedygringoprospecting6941]

you live by the book nothing else ask someone who got sober I from the second edition

[@jenwendy7]

This comments section is beautiful. Going back to my first in person meeting tomorrow after 2 years of distancing due to covid. Can't wait to see everybody ❤

[@around_the_world2360]

Love ❤️ this Speaker Meeting 👏👏🙂

[@francoandreatta6920]

Franco 2 years What a freedom.

[@kupkopala7786]

Never complete the program ,I've found it better to be always working the program