Paul O. "Acceptance is the Answer" AA Speakers 12-Step "Alcoholism Recovery"

[@Jewgirl2911]

I’ve come to realize I’m a dry drunk - I’ve been dry for almost 20 years and with my son leaving for college, something drew me into recovery and into an AA meeting - something struck me even more, so I started watching these videos and sure enough - there I was. I always thought of myself as a binge/social drinker - not a problem with it - I gave it up to have kids. Now I’m an empty nester and the only thing keeping me dry is my pride for now - I know it’s time to get serious with my recovery. Thank you for this.

[@blazeit505]

Please start going to meetings and just listen for the first few weeks, and you will hear snippets of your own story through others. Just going to meetings isn't enough for the longhaul. I had to get a sponsor and start actually working the steps. I'm coming up on four years sober. My sobriety date is 9-13-2020

[@Jewgirl2911]

@@blazeit505 I have been attending meetings for over 4 mos now and working the steps - thank you for your encouragement.

[@LKNDIY]

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[@uncleloof]

How are things going?😊

[@joncmorris316]

Sober for 162 days and speakers like this have been a very important tool in my recovery.

[@joannamilano3542]

❤awesome!!!!!

[@Redemption994]

14 days today! Struggling but didn't drink today.

[@brpitrepeters7983]

Just keep one foot in front of the other it gets better. Much better. Its worth the pain. If it was easy the rooms would be full. Time takes time. Don't give up

[@bkokohut1980]

what day you on now?

[@natlyfranks6856]

HOW are you doing today?

[@msdescendentreviews1660]

It gets better and better. Dr Bob and Bill Wilson, the founding fathers of the program were hopeless drunks. Rarely seen a person fail, who has desire to stop drinking and thoroughly follow the path. We don't get better over night. We have an opportunity to get well, 1 day at a time, if willing to go any length to get what AA offers. The spiritual connection with higher power gives me a daily reprieve from my old way of living. The old timers are just 1 drink away from disaster too. Search for and get a Sponsor asap. You will be amazed at the changes and how much better you are, before half way through 12 steps

[@Anonyly]

Miracle!

[@87jbreezy]

I have 4 days clean and sober today... This guy is helping me change my mind about this whole program. Great stuff.

[@augustinehourigan7453]

+Josh Brown Well done John Browne, one day at a time.

[@augustinehourigan7453]

+Josh Brown Well done Josh.

[@robhood8218]

What's up, Josh, you still sober?

[@zahmoul03]

This is my second day sober. I've been listening to AA speakers and I'm getting back to AA. Blessings to you all.

[@glennmorgan1750]

Josh Brown Still sober brother?

[@TheCaioKyleBraga]

His book is a delight: "There's more to quitting drinking then quitting drinking". Acceptance is the key to emotional sobriety.

[@guhalakshmiratan5566]

Thank you for that! I had no idea he had a book as well. His story in the back of the Big Book and that philosophy "acceptance is the key" COMPLETELY changed my life for the better. Immeasurably better! And not just with my drinking but literally with every aspect of my life!

[@rtoadietodd]

I gave been sober for 3 months..there is an energy in the rooms that alcohol can never give you.

[@tardwrangler]

Electricity?

[@rtoadietodd]

Amphetamine sulphate

[@msdescendentreviews1660]

Crack can. Kidding

[@enzogonzales608]

real

[@madelineholloway7522]

4 days sober today and heading to treatment again in a few days. I really needed to hear this and needed all the laughs. Thank you so much for your share. You don’t know how much you help people.

[@DB_MW10]

Keep it up. I thought my life was over. I'm almost 20 months sober now

[@patricklawrence2207]

@@DB_MW10 well done iv been in and out of t AA rooms 4 about 15 years iv gotten as long as 9 months but ain't doing any meeting but i listen 2 t AA shares on my phone I'm 12 days sober iv struggled this year hope ur still doing well ps i read t big book as well i used 2 hav a sponsor but don't anymore a sponsor makes a big difference

[@floydb.inguam6460]

I will have 7 years again in two days. I had 44 years before a new resentment gave me an excuse to drink again.

[@joannamilano3542]

Fantastic ❤

[@maxpainter33]

Mike Fisher my dad gave me his father's (my grandfather) big book. it's a 1974 printing of the second edition. I've had a lot of big books, and a lot of relapses, and now this is the last big book I'll ever need. I'm 5 months sober and doing better than I ever have. after 3 years, a heart attack and a stroke, ICU visits every other month, I'm finally sober, happy, joyous, and free. so grateful for my higher power. so grateful for aa.

[@menufrog]

193 days and I am still having trouble with my sleeping patterns. But I'm happy, joyous and free!

[@Denis-fp7ku]

Melatonin might help.

[@AdministrativeFinance]

Do you still have trouble? Are you still sober?

[@menufrog]

@@AdministrativeFinance Yes, sleep is still an issue for me. I'm 1032 days sober now! Life is amazing 🤩

[@jeffbarnum4451]

Clean & Sober since August 15, 2015..... but I've been a relapser and have been in the program for 10 years now.... These speaker meetings defenitly help me stay on track and helps me to remember to pray for anothr 24 hours! Thanks for LETTING ME sHARE

[@ritamariekelley6943]

Main thing: You've been in the program for 10 years!! Well done. Try not to call yourself a relapser. You're a member of AA.

[@jeffbarnum4451]

Thanks Rita.... but the reason I still call myself a relapser is the same reason I call myself an alcoholic. I may help another alcoholic with the same problem I had... which WAS relapsing. ;)

[@chubbyboybeats]

Coming up on your sobriety date! Congratulations!!

[@lynngold1865]

I saw Dr.Paul& Max probably in 1994 at a roundup in Scottsdale, Arizona.love them both! My SD is 11-7-90.AA cassettes saved me in my early days.AA saved my life& gave me a new life& introduced me to God.Thank you AA!😢😉

[@alexhawkins3834]

When I finally decided to throw in the towel and let go; happened some 35 years ago. I could not identify with recovery when I first started attending meetings, I loved the funny stories and that in itself kept me coming back, and eventually, the penny dropped. I purchased some Clancy I tapes and again loved the stories and again the message of sobriety came through. . AA is a fantastic programme and I literally owe my life to the fellowship and many members who took the time to talk and listen to this confused individual. Advice to newcomers - Go to meetings on a regular basis - don't drink in between meetings and Keep it simple. And above all Keep the want of being sober the most important item in your life and you will do fine.

[@danieliracheta1870]

I've been sober for nearly a month and my sponsor continues to encourage me to continue reading the big book and to have three main things which is an open mind and and honesty and Goodwill and to keep asking questions no matter how stupid they sound and to just keep reading and keep asking and never close your mind keep myself busy over and over again and go to my meetings and get to know other alcoholics and get their phone numbers

[@dorothymcgowan7788]

Just ❤️ love man. My favorite speaker! So grateful, I have many things in common with Dr. Paul. With my acceptance, not approvel I am who I am. So far, a mild alcoholic however progressing. With my Higher Power's Grace, I am sober today. 5 months & a few more 24 hrs. RIP P.O.

[@medicmikerelfjr7830]

I love A.A. It Saved My Life, I was 3 weeks Sober Before my first A.A. Meeting

[@ifnotmewho148]

15 years coming up and I’ve never needed to hear this more...thank you!

[@angelastars27]

9 years and I’m feeling like a newcomer today! 🤪

[@adrianaearnhart4647]

Shiney Shite me too❤️ July 12 2004

[@PAtriotforlife-kn8wo]

@@angelastars27 Stay new, everyday is a new day so we actually are a newcomer to every day. The minute we forget that we feel we have a hold on this disease and then we are doomed. I had 12 years and boom I am a newcomer. 7 months and growing.

[@GirthBrooks-b5u]

November 30th I'll be at a year without alcohol. Took me 3 years to get 1 year but I never quit quitting.

[@kevinlee6233]

I've been sober a little over a year this time around.I love access to these speakers!listening has been a good experience in recovery.thank God one day at a time the principles of Aa change lives!

[@donaldcramond9641]

Clean and sober almost 5 years.

[@augustinehourigan7453]

Congratulations Donald, thanks for your share and God bless you and yours.

[@laquitamccullough9138]

Donald Cramond Way 2 Go!!!

[@PizzaPieforever713]

Great Job!!

[@saileshcreado9982]

Keep it up Donald, it keeps getting better

[@brit411jc]

Congrats!! 5 years is not an easy feat!

[@12345SKIPPER]

I am very grateful and happy to be in AA Dr Paul is one of the greats Don't leave before the miracle

[@mikelarson8786]

QMSI - San Diego I think I'm ready to go

[@cakesinthecity]

Single most compelling comment Ive read “dont leave before the miracle”

[@kaptned]

@@cakesinthecity I was told that in early sobriety ( Thailand ), and I am eternaly grateful as it did happen for me. so I didn't leave :)

[@blueverde1402]

THIS is my favorite story. I love this man.

[@billkaminski9063]

I have been sober close to 35 years. My sponsor had me read page 449 many times. I feel that every newcomer should read it. It is one of the things that has helped me stay sober. Thanks

[@ccboone5458]

+Bill Kaminski Kaminski i would never have my sponsees read the stories in the back of the book that could influence them negatively. Acceptance is not the key! If you knew this man at all, he never said that people have to accept anything at all! Now you so called good sponsors are out there treating this as gospel, convincing your poor sponsees this crap and now look at the mess. Why dont you stick to the program, which is found in the first 164 pages and that IS the BIG BOOK! Acceptance my ass..... i dont have to accept shit!

[@ccboone5458]

lmao it seems to me that many of you are nothing more than sheep/clone types. no minds of your own, will follow any moron that sounds good, which is what the old timers warned us about, it seems that you didnt LISTEN! How about you go out and get a drink and get it over with since you are dryer than tumbleweed. Sobriety seems to have missed you.And no im not into new age AA, never happen.

[@MrGroove0221]

+Matthew Martin Rodgers very true!!!!!

[@selvarajahdevaraju7364]

+cc Boone i love your share..Bill kaminski got it "wrong" for 35 years..😂

[@FAITHFULANDPROUD2GOD]

You sure you don't mean 417. Ik my sponsor told me to read 417 every night. It's all about acceptance. Which is what this talk is about. I just went to 449 and that was about a guy who well on the page he's talking Bout everything he did to keep drinking and how a social worker told him her story.

[@robertoaponte606]

Yes I'm still recovering and I'm especially proud of my success I've been clean for 2 months after losing my sobriety to being weak and depressed over losing my father but that shouldn't be an excuse for me to pick up I lost my sight because I was hurting. But I'm grateful for the opportunity to win this thing once again. I'm in a program for Veterans and it's the best thing ever. Anyway I thank God for his support and courage to beat this addiction.

[@juliedongoski6568]

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[@juliedongoski6568]

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[@kimmertz5275]

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[@deanskisnow7764]

14000 days sobriety today. Never though I could make a weekend end 🗣

[@brpitrepeters7983]

Good Man your self Have many more

[@H3906]

Great job but you’re not sober yet

[@devins1195]

I’ve made it 15 Months. I showed up on Zoom about 2 years ago. I made it 3 months just doing meetings, but that wore off. I did some F it drinking for a few months. I knew I couldn’t drink normally. I came back, dragged my butt to in-person meetings, found a sponsor, eventually leaned into the fellowship despite being kind of shy, got in service, and eventually life got WAY better. It was never OK. Now, I’m almost always OK or better. Today I’m struggling a little. I’m not going to drink, and that’s just the way it goes sometimes. I write this because someone will read this and be inspired to change their life for the better. Plenty of Zoom meetings out there. That’s an easy place to start. Try your nearest big city because they’ll have more meetings at different times.

[@bezzarguy]

Dr. Paul has had a huge affect on my sobriety. Even though I got sober the year he passed and didn't have the honor of meeting him, I feel I know him through his story in the Big Book, his book "There's More to Quitting Drinking than Quitting Drinking" and talks like this one. Thank you Dr. Paul.

[@johnllewlyndavies222]

Thanks for the reminder about his book.

[@jodietrew3310]

Clean and sober 18 months 🙏

[@hairj9534]

Thank you Paul O. God bless you and your wife.

[@taylorsmith4128]

Almost two years sober, and tonight I was tempted. I eventually thought to put on this speaker tape. Thanks, Paul O.

[@ronmckeown7848]

Im proud of you Taylor! I hope you are still well...you deserve to be happy

[@gregdavis3171]

2-10-87 here. I met him and Max. I sat next to Max while he spoke. I’ll never forget.

[@unknown2day2]

Today I have 6 years 9 months 7days sober off alcohol sure would like to quit cigarretes though!

[@jamesnathan9671]

I have 2 days clean. Looking forward to getting out of a bottle and getting into Alcohol free living.

[@ethelbentancourt2233]

Thank you you can do it!!

[@dknox90803]

When I was a younger man, he used to go to Gucci Meeting on Wednesday Night in Laguna Beach. He was there the night my sister got her one year.

[@angelastars27]

Great meeting!!!!

[@mb-vf3qb]

The longer I'm alcohol free the more I need a.a.

[@susannaperdomo5829]

I have 5 months sober, thank u for your stories and advice.. I am from Pasadena, Texas

[@H3906]

I head Dr. Paul speak over 15 and half years ago at a meeting and he said to me do I know where to find the answer for my alcoholism in the Big Book AA. I said yes the first three on page 112 and he said I may have a chance. And by the grace of God my last was 4-21-1997

[@JulieCampbell4162]

Like. Acceptance of all things in life seem impossible at one time. That's why I asked the Lord just now to be willing to be willing. Hey Larry I am ready to talk since the loss of My Husband Rick on 5-23-13 but I ask that it be private through phone or face book's messenger "private"

[@robertparaday9122]

Just read 1st 3 paragraphs on of 112. What are u talking about? I don't see the answer there.

[@idaliareyes4456]

@@robertparaday9122 i read it too 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

[@gcyoga10]

I was lucky enough to see him in New Orleans in the early 90's. awesome message

[@mojo_sports]

this story was so amazing in the big book. I read it every once in awhile and it hits home 9 months sober

[@anthonymichaelkerr5761]

7 23 2022 I'm 6months clean. Love this alot. Prayers for all and love u past heaven lyph.

[@LEIGHandME]

RIP Paul and Max.

[@laquitamccullough9138]

Many 24 hrs ago I heard his talk on making Max coffee it stuck with me and always makes me laugh how he sneaks in the program with so much love and laughter !! Always so great to hear these. I call it AA ON THE GO :)

[@ceebd8554]

Making Max coffee ! I look forward to hearing it

[@2048swift]

How amazing to hear Dr Paul O's message !

[@nikkichockawonga]

I thought relatively recently that I had accepted the fact that I was an Alcoholic, and that in the face of that knowledge the only logical way to proceed was to not drink. That made sense, or so I thought. I have come to realise that I have been white knuckling this attempt at sobriety, that a desire to stop drinking is a starting point but is in no way enough! I feel as though I am reaching that point whereby complete + total surrender is the only real option available to me. How to go about surrendering, however, continues to elude me. Love + understanding to the still suffering Alcoholic reading this + beyond.

[@scottk6383]

I love when he said, I used to fight them. I gotta stop fighting.

[@corning1]

Scott K me too. I needed to hear that.

[@FaithFashionFinances]

Grateful to be sober, thank you Dr. Paul!

[@trulyblessedinc676]

4/28/2019 I love Dr.Paul's story ! It kept me coming back ! 25 years 4/22/2019

[@daveosborne1515]

I've been Sober since 11/19/95 , Dr. Paul O. Very funny talk . R.I.P.

[@angelastars27]

Yes. The classic Americana speakers of AA. ❤️

[@EvilPanda187]

Hello, my name is Leryan, and I’m an alcoholic.

[@stevewhewell6190]

3 weeks clran. Thanks to all my friiends who jave my back, but mainly thank you God for hearing my prayers.

[@wariotherapist5636]

I have year clean and sober today.

[@ethelbentancourt2233]

Thank you so much for your beautiful story AA works if you work it!! 4-10-84 get sponsors I needed all 6 of mines sick as hell!! Sober and crazy today by The Grace of THE MOST HIGH GOD sometimes a heartbeat at a time a minute at a time pain and growth go hand and hand!!

[@ritamariekelley6943]

I'm looking for the tape of Dr. Paul when he spoke in Salt Lake City in 1993. I was there, in fact, I sat in Maxine's wheelchair because peeps were hanging off the walls. Glad the fire marshall wasn't there--would've shut it down. If anybody knows how to find that tape, I would love it. Congrats to all in the Program today!

[@brpitrepeters7983]

Did you find it?

[@krisscanlon4051]

well July 6th 2016 closing in on my 4 years of sobriety. I tell you I'll leave the other blogs up cuz it shows me the pain and gradual growth:spiritual experience and spiritual awakening.

[@krisscanlon4051]

thank you Tony P and I am closing in on it. Next month but i got today.

[@paulmassey7504]

i was 4 years free from alcohol july as also. well done.

[@krisscanlon4051]

congrats to u and all of really. yep u got me beat by 30 days. my SOB date is 8/21/12. life is better but the same too. the only thing is i dont have to drink to solve my life issues. .

[@jessicarasberry2715]

I have a good and solid sobriety thanks to my higher power and having a great sponsor. Thank God for AA!

[@krisscanlon4051]

I tell you I had a bad Tues home group. they keep coming cuz it's leveling my pride and ego. I don't like to listen to anyone ever. lol. I'm a hard head but darnit much getting getting done. thank you 4 answering me. service service and more service. you are right. I'll hope to hear from you again. God bless.

[@jimomalley6558]

i love aa and every person in the world especialy you, rocky

[@robinthais]

God Bless Dr. Paul O. and Max.....

[@enzogonzales608]

the serenity in the voices of these speaker tapes lulls me into the most peaceful sleep at night...really, better than hypnosis lol

[@sherimcdonald1762]

Thank you for sharing this i really enjoyed this !!! Acceptance is the answer to all my problems

[@sheliabooker309]

i will have 6yrs clean and sober the 12th of Dec. i really need these speakers to keep me on the right track i am looking for a sponsor.?? please help

[@kristiekeating5970]

I wonder if you have found a sponsor yet, this will be a women that's has strong sobriety, done the 12 steps and live by the principles of AA. Get to as many meeting as can to find a woman you can relate to, that inspires you to stay sober. Well done on your 6 years x

[@Ray-uk1uh]

I was introduced to AA. I read the first 164 pages its work 24 yrs sober.

[@michaellyt6289]

This story is in the big book !

[@intothewoods_dave]

This is awesome!!! I love to hear speakers from our Fellowship.

[@ronmike8104]

Awesome.....Simply Awesome.....Dr. Paul's story in the BB is a perfect example of how this disease play's no favorites.....

[@edwardkopper8625]

Day 1 for me. Again. Love this.

[@dtschuor459]

I hope you are still sober. I'm back to Day 1 again...and again, and again. I want to stop but I'm struggling.

[@markg.4246]

D Tschuor None of us in recovery can afford to live on the periphery of AA. Find a “step” meeting, put your phone away, sit next to someone with long term sobriety, and stop the “half measures”! Best wishes to you!

[@msanntaylor2255]

Clean and sober 7 years in September..

[@vincentgiambrone8487]

Very good speaker I have over 19 years now it’s like they said ( one day at a time ) believe in a higher power of your choice Bless You All

[@stephenkavanagh6795]

Well done on your 14 days my friend. I'm 9 years since last Saturday but I'm also struggling with other stuff. Your not alone. But we get through it 🙏

[@lindahonekamp9824]

So happy for you. You're in the right place.

[@haydnyoung9099]

Thank you, never laughed and taught so much. My voices in the head, all 9, agree with you wholeheartedly. From South Afruca

[@Mandalas12]

Acceptance is the answer 🙏📘

[@kevinflynn3145]

Acceptance is the key but, you don't have to accept unacceptable behavior

[@maevebrain]

Fantastic Fun. Love the 12 Steps

[@amayavictoria4887]

wonderful! Today, ! I was just sent this KZbin. It is so funny, yet the message is so clear

[@joannamilano3542]

❤❤❤❤❤❤THIS😂😂❤IS❤❤TRUE❤❤Fabulous. I LOVE the 12 steps. Now I know my character defects, I've been able to start being kind to every one. This is THE BEST,my favourite of all the 100 AA talks I have listened to on you tube.❤THANK YOU🎉FOR Sharing

[@justintaylor883]

Life changing

[@robertdeutsawe983]

This is a great app

[@angelboy13gage27]

CHECK IN if you commented on this page years ago and are still sober! 🎉 I'm going to add my name to the time capsule. My name is Jesse, I'm an Alcoholic and I have 3 years. Love this speaker tape. Thank you for your experience strength and hope, Paul.

[@infadelakainf]

Great listen, made me laugh quite a bit. Really love this part of the program. Dr Paul you have helped another new guy. I hope I am able to pay respect to you and carry the message further

[@j0sh707]

One of the best stories in the book!

[@stevesharkey470]

This guy is Awesome. I had no idea this was the Author of Acceptance was the answer.

[@CandiceKreidel]

Thank you for sharing I relate a lot especially with the voices in the head and u made me laugh which is my favorite thing I pray God blessed u and max❤love u too please pray im almost 6 months clean and sober and i really want to be part of the program.

[@ronleslie5616]

May 22,2020 just read the story in the 4th Edition earlier today with friends Judie & Rob from Ohio, via Zoom meeting. Beautiful story & message! Ron L Winnipeg

[@angelastars27]

9 years

[@ronaldsolberg6231]

My best friend died Aug.25,1985. It was 10;30 am. That's when I drank my last beer yes that's 32 years. I had drank for 44 years. I got fired from my first job at 17 for going to work drunk. I had been warned 3 times. My boss at the grocery store said I needed to grow up and should join the army. So I did. Now lots of good drinking buddies. Drank thru the service, when I got out drank. Couldn't do a damn thing without drinking. I always had a job where I could drink everything from picking fruit to working on a roofing crew. Then started my own roofing company. Would drink but it was hard to tell or I thought anyway. I never thought I had a problem, so anybody that might read this If you think you have a problem you do. How many of you right now can tell me the time of your last drink. If anybody then please bury your best friend.

[@xOGMETALHEAD206x]

My favorite story out of the big book. going to frame page 417 and hang it on my wall

[@pamelakelly5869]

Loved every minute of this message !!!! Many blessings 🙏

[@laquitamccullough9138]

Thank you I laughed and laughed because we are not a glum lot !!!:)

[@gregorykayne6054]

Always keep coming back!

[@corning1]

Dude had me rolling. Thunderbird never left me with a taste of clove roooofl.

[@ceebd8554]

😂

[@neo_101__]

Love and Tolerance

[@stayingsober7802]

12/15/87 11:00 am The moment the desire to consume any form of alcohol or narcotics was removed from my heart. 'Once in a while, you get shone the light....in the strangest of places, if you look at it right.' - Hunter

[@Grunfeld]

Lot of wisdom; lot of laughs. Loved this.

[@sunflowerz54]

Made a decision!! (I. Made. A decision.). Have you made a decision to turn your life and your will over to a Higher Power ? If so call AA. He’s in charge of Worry. And I’m in charge of work. That’s staying Sober in a nut shell :). It works !!! :)

[@loriannbrowning856]

I have acceptance, do THEY!!

[@taylorgavinchuk2285]

awesome message

[@SJFILM]

turned 8 months 8 minutes ago :)

[@synthiaseals5305]

Congratulations

[@medicmikerelfjr7830]

I love this Talk

[@saeed2r]

thanks for uploading

[@andreadiamond7115]

6 days away from my 1 year anniversary. ✌🏼❤️ to all. One day at a time.