Anthony Hopkins is SURPRISINGLY FUNNY! AA speakers - Alcoholism Recovery Stories

[@SoberJames]

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[@flymech03]

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[@youknowwho5709]

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[@SoberJames]

flymech03 ❤️

[@SoberJames]

You know who. ❤️

[@krissynow2024]

I hope you share more of these stories!!

[@mackleswimbaits]

My name is Mack, and I'm an alcoholic. And anyone reading this, is the first to hear me admit it.

[@SoberJames]

That's me, Mack. I'm the first to hear. I'm happy for you, if you've decided you want to stop drinking. I'm glad you found a place to start.

[@paulmitchell2291]

It’s a big step to realize what/who we have become Mack. Becoming sober is a weird road to be on. But sobriety is a fantastic place. Congratulations on taking the first and most important step . Life will indeed change, but for the better. Good luck

[@freebrotherlee]

Welcome to it, brother. Glad you’re here.

[@SoberJames]

@@freebrotherlee I stream live videos, Mon-Thursday at noon and 9pmEST, and all past streams are available in my live stream playlist. I also host a 24/7 Discord Recovery Chat room and weekly Zoom meetings here: www.patreon.com/soberjames

[@kellyclark7517]

Desert Lake Striper right on! I admitted it tonight publicly for the first time :) Stay safe and be well!

[@joestrevens5965]

I’m Joe alcoholic My last drink was the 04/03/2019 and I haven’t drank since I’m now 3 years 5 months sober ODAAT 🙏🏻🙏🏻 thank god

[@grega2734]

Hi Joe, my name is Greg I haven't had a drink since April 1, 2019 your sobriety date is my Belly button birthday of April 3rd.... Peace!

[@dmm3124]

Who cares?

[@jennyl.5358]

​@dmm3124 He's telling his truth. Shows others they can do it too. My name is Jenny I'm an alcoholic my soberity date 6/10/20. One day at a time. You are here for a reason. I pray a happy sober life for you too.

[@Gtagod749]

​@@dmm3124 I care who are you angry with who hurt you resentful remark

[@empale1]

372 days clean, sober and serene today.

[@spaticus2718]

Congrats

[@dirtysanchez941]

Good for you!! A new freedom and happiness. It gets even better. ❤️✌️

[@johnalbertson2351]

Right on BD!!! This is my third go around. First two times I went to 30 day rehab and was drinking on the way home. This time the shit storm finally hit. Lost my wife my home my kids my career my money and my health. Damn near died. And didn’t give a flyin fuck if I did. But I didn’t. Spent two years in the hospital. I had wet brain ulcerated throat stomach colon bladder. For starters. But I survived. Last two years in an old folks recovery hybrid place. Gonna be out soon now. And back to real life. Scared? Yeah. Sure. Kinda. But mostly excited. I’ve never been in the world sober. I started drinking at sixteen. So I’ve never lived in the world as a sober adult. Ever. Gonna be... Well Hell, I dunno. But it WILL be different. So keep it up. Stay after it. Don’t wait until your sixty to finally get it. Get it this time. The first time. So you can have MORE time like bing the life you were born to have! Good luck Partner! I’m proud of you.

[@SW-jg7yh]

Congratulations! That is a huge accomplishment. Keep going! Here with you!

[@ruthkingng8663]

That's great Brian!!

[@cynthialevy1541]

4 days sober and I like the clarity and mostly calmness. Went driving for errands and suddenly, I had the old thought, "I'm relaxed, it's Friday, I could go pick up a pint". Yet, Immediately after that I realized how much better I feel, plus, the sense of accomplishment. So...I drove on home. I know it's only been 4 days. Each day I hold onto the fragility of what I'm doing.

[@SoberJames]

Very poetic Cindy. Life gets better, the further we get from our last drink. Click here for the 24/7 Discord Chat Recovery Room, weekly "Home Group Recovery" Zoom meetings, behind the scenes footage, and MORE!: www.patreon.com/soberjames

[@flashgordon6510]

Woot! You got this, Cindy!

[@cynthialevy1541]

@@flashgordon6510 thank you! 8 days sober and feeling good but taking nothing for granted...God has got my back..

[@Twistytowertowercrane]

I’m scared about the withdrawal

[@SoberJames]

@@Twistytowertowercrane here's a playlist on my experience with withdrawals: kzbin.info/aero/PL4fufFjMk_prgjJxA7IyegIV7ZWi2r-8k

[@joelp5093]

Anthony Hopkins gave up drinking when he was 38. My great uncle also gave up drinking when he was 38. His brother, my grandfather, who I never met, was also an alcoholic and died of liver cirrhosis when he was 49. My great uncle is still alive and completely healthy. That is the magnitude of the decision to continue drinking. If you have a problem, be real with yourself and do something about it now before it's too late - you never know how much time you have left to decide.

[@AustraliaUnmasked1984]

I gave up drinking at 36. Alcohol is weakness!

[@peterrodby2786]

I met Tony H. (Silence of the Lambs) at my first World Convention in San Diego in '95. I have kept things simple, one day at a time and today celebrate 11,073 days.

[@samanthadraper7014]

Well said, love how you still reinforce the importance of one day at a time . Excellent work ❤

[@cakesinthecity]

Today is 90 days for me. Thank you for your service James!!

[@SoberJames]

Hell yeah Libra! Wootwoot! 😃

[@TheJohn93226]

Congrats and awesome! :)

[@john-rodgerclaycountychron7071]

It gets better lots better!!!

[@anthonyhopkins4453]

Thanks for all the love and support. I am blown away by the love from ya'll. I know these are hard times but with love and faith we shall all see the light again 🥰❤️❤️. Love you 🤗.

[@RevLeonPLeon]

90 DAYS! AWESOME!

[@ryanswayze8822]

I'm coming up on 10 months, but I almost relapsed today. All I can say is there is a God.

[@SoberJames]

Take each of these "almosts" that we're blessed with as valuable learning experiences, Ryan. Even full blown relapses can serve as lessons on how to treat our disease. Ask yourself: "What happened? What am I missing in my life? What can I do more to treat my alcoholism?" Drinking is just our feeble attempt to treat our symptoms, until we get desperate enough to try a healthier way. Thanks for sharing, and hang in there!

[@Living_Legend85]

Hope you’re staying strong out there!

[@Leggs013]

I have Relapsed

[@Thabeezkneez1350]

@@Leggs013 don't give up.

[@kazbar7611]

This hits differently when you know that he's autistic. He wasn't diagnosed until he was in his 70's. No wonder he felt so different as a child.

[@pennyburns4425]

I am struggling. After 35 years of being in and out of AA, never getting a year of sobriety, I finally managed to get 15 months - then picked up again in November 2018. I've been in the insanity since then. Thank you to all in recovery, it does give me hope. God bless you.xxx

[@SoberJames]

Keep coming back Penny

[@pennyburns4425]

@@SoberJames Thank you. Xxx

[@PManti2010]

Don’t ever give up!!

[@bernadettemiles7272]

Remember you’re worth it. That demon on your shoulder needs to be gone

[@heliumcalcium396]

How are you doing?

[@ichabodcrane9479]

Today is my 17th day without alcohol. Thank you for the video. I shed a few tears. Very powerful.

[@SoberJames]

Good for you Ichabod, alcohol is for non alcoholics. Keep it up. 👍

[@ichabodcrane9479]

@@SoberJames thank you

[@SoberJames]

@Anne Woodward the dude said 17th day. That shit is mega, good for you IC🤘 For real.

[@ichabodcrane9479]

@@SoberJames honestly, thank you so much for the kind supportive words 🙏

[@ichabodcrane9479]

@Anne Woodward thank you very much Anne 🙏

[@samalj313]

I quit drinking around 5 months ago at age 33, I got out early before the drink really got a hold of me. It did get a hold of my dad though. He ended up living with his mom, drinking his brains out and dying at age 48 from his aorta exploding. His own mother, my grandmother, was sick at the time, and could only crawl along the floor, in order to find her own son, dead in a chair in the living room. She was never the same again. My dad had it all, wife, house, 3 kids, his own accountant business, and lost it all. He ravaged the entire household with his horrible addiction, and mom got me and her out of there before it was to late (my sisters were older and were on with their own lives) Alcohol is NOT to be messed with! It can take hold of anyone, at any time, and it can destroy everything you love and care about! Please, if you are considering quitting, then you already need to quit (that took med 7 years to realize) I quit, and haven't looked back yet.

[@druryzymo8195]

awesome

[@tomrockhill8634]

Thanks for sharing. I'm 2 mths in.

[@cynthiamarston2208]

Glad for you. It takes courage to see the reality and save yourself. Who knows who else you might be saving too. I started reading articles and got a book or two explaining about alcoholism and was truly on the fence. Am I? The fact was extremely real that I was very much so ….yet there I am trying to grasp the idea of it almost 50. Good for you!

[@SoberJames]

Heard somebody say once “nonalcoholics don’t sit around and wonder if they’re alcoholics.”

[@stormedwards356]

I took the plunge 3 days ago. It is hell but will be worth it! Please pray for me! I hope the anxiety, shakes, headaches and feeling like my heart is going to explode will stop soon!

[@SoberJames]

Hang in there, the third day is when I had my seizure.

[@kyleray9265]

See your doc ! Drink plenty of water ,food,sweets and rest. You could also call AA.

[@barbaraallan706]

Hi🤗😋. I'm Barbara 😆. You still hanging in there?

[@cynthiak88nashvilletn69]

Hope you are okay. People care.

[@donningarmour2873]

@@SoberJames I had my seizure on day three as well.

[@mattyrush8080]

I was 39 when i got sober after 23 years of battling my alcoholism and in 2 months it will be 2 years. I had a similar spiritual experience like Anthony and hadnt had the urge to drink since. It was a miracle that i have embraced and will not take for granted. I feel i have somewhat of a connection with Anthony Hopkins since we have alot in common so thanks James for posting this.

[@SoberJames]

Thanks Matt

[@Johnconno]

39 is a good age to stop...😂

[@standeasy6571]

20 years. A day at a time. Thank you

[@Isaacelijahmusic]

Was listening to Dick Van Dyke talk about his sobriety. Now this pops up. Been Dry since January but was wrestling with the choice to lay it down for years. So many times of drinking out of habit and stress. One day at a time.

[@SoberJames]

Years sounds impossible. One day at a time sounds doable. Thanks for the feedback @isaacelijahmusic. I live stream often on my channel about addiction recovery. 4pmest daily lately. Stop on by 🤘✨ #soberdelicjames #addictionrecovery #livestream

[@manuelamcintosh1774]

I'm an alcoholic. I want to go to AA. Thank you Sober James. I'm on my way.

[@SoberJames]

This is an great day for you Manuela! Meeting makers make it! www.aa.org/pages/en_US/meeting-guide

[@sarahcampbell8819]

Hopefully you still keeping in touch with your AA friends. It works if you work it !!!! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year's. ✌👏☃️😷

[@kimberleighdonnelly-cole314]

I have had the pleasure of hearing Tony H speak a number of times now and every time I do his story moves me, takes me back and keeps me green. I too had my last drink at 38 and hit my 30 year mark March 6, 2024. Like Tony and others with whom I identified through these blessed years, I know that I have been delivered from a hell that only an alcoholic or addict can know. I too have been blessed to have been gifted 2 lives. I am grateful beyond measure for all those who have gone before me.

[@SoberJames]

Well said @kimberleighdonnelly-cole314, “2 lives.”

[@littleiodine9480]

I have adored and looked up to Anthony Hopkins for decades. He just surpassed how much I already respected him, and that is quite an accomplishment. Thank you!

[@tomrockhill8634]

Agreed. I already loved the man. Wonderful. I'm going to make my wife listen. She's not a Drunk.

[@tatie7604]

You don't know him. Ridiculous. Don't worship actors.

[@FoodieBeautyStan]

@@tatie7604In aa, it’s called a speaker’s Meeting. Not worship. Ordinary people do it every day

[@38mariner]

Had my final drink 2/2/2018. Never looked back. Sober and loving it

[@susanmargaretwills6432]

Listening to all these alcoholic speakers there's always "jokey-jokey" banter & laughter... Alcohol-Land seems like fun

[@joesphgross562]

@@susanmargaretwills6432 definitely not

[@joesphgross562]

congratulations.....only by the grace of God. It gets easier and easier.

[@CultureShockGotchaShook]

@@susanmargaretwills6432it is fun - in the beginning. Otherwise who would keep at it? Unfortunately that fun often turns some people (real-alcoholics) in violently , disgustingly, dangerously anti-social people on a path towards one of 3 miserable ends. So hearing people that were once at the end of their rope laugh, joke, and be happy …… what’s so wrong with that? I promise that’s a better option than what you’d hear from me if you’re the one standing between me and the next one. Because once the good Dr. takes a sip of the potion and Mr Hyde comes out ….. you’d be mere collateral damage. Instead I choose to be a father, husband and teacher and have some laughs and banter with a cup of shitty coffee in a church basement. It sure beats the alternative of me being in your basement at 3am clearing you out of your valuables

[@antoinettenovella1630]

I love Tony Hopkins even more after this. He is a phenomenal actor. Thank you for sharing James.

[@lbradshaw6817]

3 months sober for me brother I'm loving it. My wife and kids love seeing me sober. You're an inspiration 👍🏻

[@SoberJames]

Illest! Great to hear!

[@katelynspencer8392]

My name is katelyn And I’m an alocholic with ptsd . It’s such a bad combo. Trauma is the gateway “drug” . I’m currently waiting for treatment again. By the grace of my higher power , I am still here . I should have died multiple times , but I didn’t …. Love y’all

[@rupertbaresall4047]

Today is my sixth day without a drink; I feel good. Thank you, James.

[@SoberJames]

Hell yea

[@sangeethkumar5150]

It's my fifth day 🙏🙏

[@coolexio]

How are you doing?

[@MartinisnOlives]

I love Anthony Hopkins even more now than I did before. And that's hard to beat.

[@SoberJames]

lol I feel ya

[@adamfox1669]

Thanks. This was great. Going on 5 + years of sobriety and I still need help almost every day. These posts help very much. Stay safe everyone

[@stickytones6891]

I got my first week sober.... Had a small victory of getting through the craving today.... There's hope after all

[@SoberJames]

Hell yeah, stick to it sticky.

[@shannonfitz6298]

61 Days today! thank you Merry Christmas and God bless you all

[@pchabanowich]

Tony doesn’t spare his punches. He knows intimately what fuels addiction. Thank you for posting this most articulate instruction.🙏

[@martinavila6821]

It's important for me to remember, that the praised will be humbled, and the humble will be praised

[@SoberJames]

Thanks for reminding me

[@lizziejones6144]

After a bad relapse I am sober again after being hospitalised for the second time. It gets worse everytime I hope I can do it this time. One day at a time, sometimes an hour even a minute. Hes from my hometown and this tape helps me immensely.

[@markg.4246]

Live in the problem, or live in the solution. Sobriety is as simple as that. Go to meetings, clean house, and help others! You'll never have to drink again. 5/8/1994.

[@DawgMama]

I've read all the comments but something about yours told me to reply. I've no idea what I am meant to say except hello and that I hope you are getting on alright. Here is a virtual hug from the Midwest, U.S.A.

[@lilnikki2025]

Hello Lizzie. I see this is a year ago. Just wondering...how are you? From a fellow...x

[@Gweidemann]

Thanks for encouraging people away from drunkenness towards sobriety. I'm from a family of alcoholics and I've been saved and sober for 39 years in a row, since I was converted to Christianity in the old Steuben County Jail, back in '81 at 30 years of age. After 3 years probation in the county probation department, 90 A.A. meetings in 90 days, and some drug and alcohol counseling with a great recovering alcoholic professional counselor, my probation ended in '85. I've stayed saved and sober for 39 years in a row now without a singular relapse in this entire time, miraculously. I've been blessed with actually alot of moral support from quite a cross section of this nation, and pray that you'll all be blessed in return. Thanks for sharing this great Anthony Hopkins testimony. He has a great testimony and delivers this testimony with such eloquence, great humor, humorous witticism, and creative inspirational style.

[@kirsten1007]

I know it is such a blessing

[@samanthadraper7014]

Lovely response, awesome recovery, nice work ❤

[@SoberJames]

90 in 90, it’s powerful. Thanks for sharing @gweidemann

[@asja2793]

I am Aleksandra ,39 years old and i hit rock bottom last night.From today i not only plan ,but i am starting my new life.I have had enough of everything tillnow!!!

[@SoberJames]

Aleksandra that sounds like a great plan!

[@michaelpalmer3295]

Good for you. Keep going!

[@SoberJames]

How are you hanging in, Asja?

[@asja2793]

@@SoberJames iSince last year my life chaned for the better.

[@SoberJames]

@@asja2793 nice!!!

[@DannyPodesta]

A.A saved my life and Jesus saved my soul. Celebrating 31 years.

[@SoberJames]

Thanks for representing long term sobriety Danny!

[@DannyPodesta]

@@SoberJames Thank you. Going to a meeting shortly to share my experience, strength and hope. My 24 year old son is tagging along to support his dad.

[@SoberJames]

Excellent, heart warming and inspiring!

[@ryanbyrne259]

He turned the water into wine christ our lord first miracle on his own earth good enough for god only higher power good enough for me also jesus last supper turned wine into his own blood for our salvation good enough for me sod bill w and his lsd spiritual experience amen beware of false prophets and heathen cult s or lord reigns

[@SoberJames]

Nah I'm good, thanks

[@RickyMacHatton]

Inspirational. Really hit home. I’ve come to terms with my alcoholism recently, it’s ruined past relationships, leaves me depressed, skint and fat. It jeopardises my job. I think I’m going to take the step and go AA.

[@SoberJames]

Ricky thats amazing to hear, strong af. Remember, if you don't like one meeting, try another. They're all different. Happy for you man www.aa.org/pages/en_US/find-local-aa

[@markg.4246]

Then Came Sober James Ricky, James is right about meetings being different. I would suggest a “Step” meeting. That’s where you will find people living in the solution! Best wishes to you!

[@SoberJames]

@@markg.4246 👍

[@Herzeleydt_Diesentrueb]

"... go to AA" - "... I just said : Good luck !" ( Bob Zimmerman )

[@jonathanbristow3208]

The end of 06 I quit because it killed me in the hospital. I have talked with the devil and The Lord at the same poker table. I have ten thousand stories about me and you. I quit several times only to curl up in a ball each time in pools of sweat with nightmares constantly running through my head. The devil kept telling me to drink and die, drink and die each time I quit. Then one day I said that's it! I am tired of being tired and sick of being sick. I learned to view the morning with fresh eyes and a deep breath. I sometimes tease myself thinking I can go back for just one drink. I know this is something I cannot do. I will always be one drink away from my final bender... and I am okay with that too. If you struggle with alcohol, I struggle with you. We belong to the same human club... and there is no shame, only better more important things to accomplish in our lives. Bless the lot of you, J.

[@kathleenfredrickson8593]

I am the child of two alcoholics. This speech changed my feeling about life. I think it might be the best speech I’ve ever heard.

[@SoberJames]

Wow, I'm so happy to hear that Kathleen ❤

[@peacefulwarrior4078]

3 years sober for me ! The very day my little marine missy died in my arms from a severe diabetic seizure I quit drinking cold Turkey and haven't even had one urge to drink ever again !!!

[@SoberJames]

Good for you!

[@TheCaramrod24]

So sorry for your loss. I couldn't imagine. God bless you. Thanks for sharing.

[@eightytwopence]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[@luna_belle5029]

57 days sober for me today. I have no interest in participating in the upcoming New Year rituals however, I know enough to understand complacency creeps up on me. I'm revisiting the content that inspired me to stay sober all those weeks ago. I don't want to drink again, I never want to forget how beautiful it is to be present in this life. 🙏💜 sending patience, gratitude and grace to all.

[@adamfox1669]

That's awesome. Keep up the great work

[@christinelejerk6155]

Hope you are doing well

[@Lewisevans1618]

I Love Hopkins. The Welsh were the Irish who couldn't swim. Brilliant 😆7 months sober now and everything is becoming so much clearer. When i found i was drinking too much i slways thought of Anthony and greatly admired him ending booze Dec 29 1975 and never going back. That is astonishing discipline and look how successful He has become. If He carried on as a soak I doubt He would have done so much. He obviously knew it's all or nothing from here that night dec 28 75. Fantastic inspiration!

[@55tranquility]

735 days clean and sober, drug and alcohol free - feels so good to say that. Life is unbelievably different i feel like i am a different person. I’m now a substance abuse and mental health support worker, some days i experience waves of happiness i never felt close to when numbed on drugs and alcohol - like people say, life keeps getting better and better away from those poisons! I am alive !!! 😁😁

[@SoberJames]

I feel that @55tranquility I understand and appreciate it 🙏

[@Tommy2shoe811]

Great tape! I’ve been sober since Aug. 28, 2008. It’s been a long road but 100% worth it. After the first 3 months I haven’t craved it enough to go back since. Life is good and a lot less stressful & exhausting being sober.

[@constantdarkfog49]

This was a great experience listening to Tony speaking & sharing his strength & hope. AA is amazing and yes it works just fine. Thanks Tony I've been sober now 36 yers, I've been very blessed having AA & my higher power. It's still one day at a time.

[@freedomcode71]

Almost 6 years of sobriety. Been a tough but enriching journey so far. Haven't been involved with AA or any organisations but am extremely grateful to be able to access these resources through the kindness of people like you. ❤🙏❤

[@SoberJames]

Well thank you Monique 🙏 I stream live videos, weekdays at noon and 9pmEST, and all past streams are available in my live stream playlist. I also host a 24/7 Discord Recovery Chat room and weekly Zoom meetings here: www.patreon.com/soberjames

[@wcraigburns3458]

I don't drink . I don't like it drank loads in the past . I dated a beautiful woman . No enemies lovely person . It broke me watching her drinking herself to death . What s fkn evil illness so I am amazed that people turn it around . Humbled by their honesty and courage . I don't have your illness but I wish I had your courage .

[@markg.4246]

You can't keep what you have unless you give it away!

[@daisymoses6812]

Thank you for the slow-motion fetch video with your dog. And thanks for uploading photos of the speaker at various ages of life... SO APPRECIATING YOU & THE SPEAKER... precious heartfelt service

[@gersonvelasquez1939]

My name is gerson and I'm an alcoholic, after 15 months of being sober i relapsed. I know how long i can be doing this, but here i go again, try one time .

[@SoberJames]

If we fall seven times, we get up seven times. Walk ten miles into the woods, walk ten out. Hang in there 💪

[@rachael-777]

I'm Rachaél and I'm a recovering codependent. I better understand now what my role was in the addict's life. I was just as ill as my alcoholic partner. I thought I could "fix" him....little did I know, I needed to heal/fix myself. What a rude awakening it was for me when I finally discovered that...just grateful that I did.

[@martinroche1026]

Good for you

[@T.K.111]

I have been a huge fan for decades. I knew he was a recovering alcoholic but I always had wished I could hear his testimony. Tonight that wish came true. I cried a few times..too close to home. Thank you!

[@michelearkwright5297]

I loved that man, I had no idea. I am sober since 92, thank God. I am still here from life but I am here on borrowed time. Loved! Thank you for your honesty, great story. Simple One Day a time

[@Prestonesfpv]

Going on 8 years now, the best of my life actually

[@SoberJames]

I know the feeling.

[@jeffhiner9443]

I do too. I’m a couple weeks shy of 9 years. Seems like a lifetime ago but I know how close it is if I let my guard down. Still hit weekly meetings and still love these videos

[@smcnicoll]

"I'm pushing away the very feast of life." In a nutshell. Beautiful and inspiring.

[@SoberJames]

Well said sm

[@jamiloy2262]

I love Anthony Hopkins. 💝 He's a sweetheart!

[@ChrisDubss619]

Today im 64 days sober. Thankyou james, you helped me see a different perspective in life. Things are still hard somentimes but at least i can manage problems instead of drinking them away.

[@SoberJames]

Christopher that's awesome brother! This means the world to me.

[@arthurtux1846]

I’m going away to a 35 day live in treatment centre soon… waiting for the call for a bed. Ain’t no shame in the sober game, especially seeing these famous people we look up to going through it. The substance is not prejudice.

[@caperbye474]

I hope your doing OK. All the best to you. Love from a member in Nova Scotia Canada.

[@TheJohn93226]

I have Asperger's Syndrome, same as Anthony Hopkins, and I'm an IT-Engineer educated from the university. Daily life, with a full-time-job, puts a lot of strain on me but I work trying to do better every day whilst still accepting my limitations that tag along with Asperger's Syndrome.

[@SoberJames]

Good for you Ben.

[@ronnyc9807]

108 today ! Never knew he was in Recovery this just gets better ! 🙌🙏👏

[@stevenjames393]

Thank you for this. I spent years drinking and I lost so much with it relationships, family, career and I couldn't calculate how much self respect. While I was drinking which was 50 years of my life, basically all of it I never realised that it was alcohol that cost me this. I decided to stop for a month, first in half a decade. I felt better physically and mentally but, strangely, I also felt remorse at all the time, opportunities and life wasted. I felt so bad I needed a drink to feel better. It was then I realised I was an alcoholic. Listening to these stories realises I am not alone.

[@SoberJames]

Good feeling, realizing we’re not alone. Thanks for reminding me today Steven. 🤘🏻

[@paulross4244]

i'm into my 4th week and its very much 3 steps forward and 2 back. I am completely alone and with anxiety and depression for years was the only thing that helped short term obviously, but i am determined to weather this storm as i know i am finding inner peace slowly. Thank you for reading this. june 2020

[@SoberJames]

Thanks Paul, hang in there brother. I host a recovery community online, come around and chat every once in a while. I stream live videos, weekdays at noon and 9pmEST, and all past streams are available in my live stream playlist. I also host a 24/7 Discord Recovery Chat room and weekly Zoom meetings here: www.patreon.com/soberjames

[@Living_Legend85]

Nice man! Keep going strong! You’re almost over the hump. Have you taken up any new hobbies or interest?

[@dtothebtotheh]

I get you brother, I’ve the exact same issue as to why I drink, I have relapsed again, and it’s a really unhappy life

[@jimhammond9193]

Just when I thought that I could not love you more, my brother. You go and do this. I truly needed to hear what you said here. So, from the depths of my heart. Thank you!

[@timothysparrey8688]

Prayers and love 💘 for one and all! September 29th was 36 years sober for me! Thank you 😊 🙏 to my ex wife and God for empowering me and saving 🙏 my life... 1 day at a time the hard path does become easier.. stay strong and stay hard!! God bless everyone 🙏 ❤

[@SoberJames]

❤

[@robinwarga9]

Thanks for the meeting. Have not been to one in awhile. Living on a remote island in So. Thailand living out the AA Promises. Truely a life beyond my wildest dreams. Got sober in the same meetings in the video, 38 years ago. To all the new members getting thru the 1st days and months, KEEP COMING BACK. PLEASE DONT EVER LEAVE. WE UNDERST AND AND LOVE YOU. ROBIN W. AA-ÇA

[@Yaygum]

I'm at the end of my rope. I don't know how much longer I can go .

[@johnworley3460]

​@Elizabeth Parson i hope you are ok. You are loved 🙏

[@Kajpaje]

2.75 years for me. Such a serious subject, such distance and isolation, overcome. Congrats.

[@SoberJames]

Congrats to you Scott!

[@jocelynecomeau6572]

Thank you for this video and I am an alcoholic relapse after 18 years of being sober its harder this time but I am still trying

[@jamiloy2262]

Don't give up! Give it to God and he will fill that spot with something positive that will bless you so much more than alcohol ever could. 💖 I hope you have a great and Happy New Year! Leave the negative things with 2020!

[@craighershberger1807]

I relapsed after five years and it has taken thirty years to get sober for any length of time. I had a year here and there but wasn't really ready. I'm a year and a half sober now and feel that this can work. My wife died in 2018 and I went on a rampage of drinking which ended with me getting two DUI'S Three months apart. I was blacked out the last time. I was sitting at home and drinking some saki and the next thing was waking up in the hospital with police outside my door. I had no recollection of any of it I knew I could not drink safely anymore and got into a rehab as quickly as I could. Thing's are so much better now being sober. The name of the rehab is Ridgeview Hospital in Ohio and it's a good place. The number is 419 968 2950 Give them a call, they even pick you up and take you home for 20 dollars. Good luck

[@johni4213]

I relapsed after 5 yrs now i have 18 yrs of sobriety! It takes what it takes!

[@SoberJames]

🤘

[@TheRoman1964]

Had 17 years and today I reached out. Let’s see what happens.

[@josephtolan9947]

This is so cool. I got sober in February 1990, and sometime in the next year I heard Anthony Hopkins give a one hour talk at a Sunday morning AA meeting at Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles. I've always remembered that, over 30 years ago now.

[@SoberJames]

Long term sobriety, respect Joseph ✊

[@travisa20]

Thanks for the video. It, among many others, are pushing me into finally dealing with my problem. I plan (once more) to quit tomorrow. I hope I can make it stick

[@jojo-ww5us]

I'm a alcoholic and have respected tony Hopkins ever since I first seen him I think it was the elephant man great performance of the best British talent with john hurt sadly missed .if someone as clever and talented as tony can suffer with this illness anybody can.

[@kathrynstewart800]

So tough......especially now....this whole lockdown thing is just brutal.

[@SoberJames]

Kathryn you should join my community! Come around and chat every once in a while. I stream live videos, weekdays at noon and 9pmEST, and all past streams are available in my live stream playlist. I also host a 24/7 Discord Recovery Chat room and weekly Zoom meetings here: www.patreon.com/soberjames

[@matttanner5488]

I hope you’re getting through it Kathryn :) we’re nearly through this

[@cammo777]

@@matttanner5488 i understand the message of optimism, but realism is what's needed.

[@sharebear3828]

This was absolutely inspirational to listen to Tony Hopkins. Thank God he had the guts and the generosity to share his life story. A great actor like that and you think they are made of steel. You don’t think they would have any bad issues, flaws or weaknesses. Thanks Tony for sharing.

[@CaptPicard81]

This is so wild, I've been going on an Anthony Hopkins binge lately, I've seen like 5 of his movies in the last few days. The universe is bringing more Anthony Hopkins in my life and I'm grateful!

[@kathleenquilausing255]

I love listening to Tony. His energy and honesty with humor is my soul food. Thank you for posting this speaker meeting. It’s on of my favorites and always my meeting fill in when a meeting in person is not attainable. God bless

[@taniamans2026]

I never knew Anthony Hopkins was/is an alcoholic... I always admire him. He is the best actor in my eyes. Now that i know... Now i admire him even more. Total respect for this man. What an amazing man. So humble... May he life a long life and may he entertain us with his great movies still for many years.

[@lindsayjenions2795]

Beautifully told, thank you (Sir) (An)Tony Hopkins. It's okay to fall off the bus... what counts is that you get up again & get back on the bus. Congratulations for your years of being alcohol free. Congratulations for faithfully continuing with AA. Congratulations on your stupendous acting career & thank you from us, the public, for the many times you've given us the pleasure of watching your unique acting ability. None of your life was a waste... it was that very life that took you to AA & made you who you became & are. Sincere thanks & huge respect to you... & you were brave going to AA to change your life... & because of that we have been blessed xx

[@SoberJames]

🙏 ✨

[@EphemeralProductions]

I love Anthony's way of talking. He is very poetic and descriptive. I love his wit and humour. This is a great testimony, I had never really known he dealt with alcoholism. He seems like a wonderful guy; it will be quite sad when he finally goes.

[@danielbrowne9344]

It took a car accident for me to realize just what path I was on. I had a bit of a spiritual awakening, and my higher power kind of said there’s a way, but you need to choose my way. So I did. My way was going nowhere good. But, since I have gone down my new path, my life is so so much better. It’s possible. I am so grateful to be sober.

[@SoberJames]

Your expression of gratitude isn’t lost on this alcoholic, thanks for sharing it here Daniel.

[@grace4976]

2 years and 6 months sober. I was dry for a few months and found AA and my life has never been better. AA gave me the tools to live my life and stop that stinking thinking which always drove me to drink.

[@anthonyhopkins4453]

Thanks for all the love and support. I am blown away by the love from ya'll. I know these are hard times but with love and faith we shall all see the light again 🥰❤️❤️. Love you 🤗.

[@MySkilletfan]

32 days today. Looking forward to 2 months and then a year an beyond. Its nice to hear a story so relatable from someone you might not think you could relate to

[@SoberJames]

🤘✨

[@steviesblues7959]

20 years sober in march past I know this much for certain its a inside job.

[@kateirwin4927]

Thank-you! 3.5 yrs sober, struggling in this lockdown with my crazy head but no desire to pick up a drink....and listening to things like this is why. Amazing how, even with a chair I have very little in common with, I find so much identification.

[@SoberJames]

Relating helps me too Kate! I'm streaming live every day at 11amEST and 9pmEST, and all past streams are available in my live stream playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PL4fufFjMk_prbKWBVuGoiRLayLO4d9D_l I post Zoom meeting invites here: www.patreon.com/soberjames

[@annamariehewitt3173]

I asked myself a very simple question about my Drinking, "Did I want to live or did I want to die?" ... 20 years sober now.....

[@SoberJames]

Very powerful Annamarie, thanks for sharing!

[@landonmatlock834]

My name is LL,40.. I understand Tony's story.. happy joyous and free I am, my prayer for all of u..🎉❤

[@communitydanceschoolwithas1285]

Celebrating 18 Yrs one day at a time~~ great to have found this site!

[@SoberJames]

I happy you found me too, dance!💃

[@daz6637]

I’ve been dry for 6 week, tonight is DDay 6th of June, I find it immensely hard not to drink but tonight I decided to have a swallee to see if I still like it. My body now hates it but my mind still hankers for it and wants the buzz. I have started my journey I will beat it, I am bigger than it.

[@SoberJames]

I stream live videos, weekdays at noon and 9pmEST, and all past streams are available in my live stream playlist. I also host a 24/7 Discord Recovery Chat room and weekly Zoom meetings here: www.patreon.com/soberjames

[@TheNinnyfee]

Keep going, you are doing a great job! If I may ask you a question: what did you want to replace by alcohol and what is your mind, therefore, missing because now it has to deal with the issue by itself?

[@daz6637]

NiNi Na Walking has replaced alcohol and Coke Zero. Tbh nothing does replace alcohol for me at this moment, yesterday when I tried it for the first time in 6 weeks it tasted good but not as good as it tasted 6 weeks ago. This morning I felt bad and sluggish, after 6 weeks of feeling energetic and motivated it pissed me off a bit. I am quite happy not to drink tonight and hope the feeling continues. I’ve drank heavily for nearly 30 years my body needs to come of the alcoholic highway and find a new destination.

[@markg.4246]

Read the first three paragraphs of Chapter three, from the Big Book. Then ask yourself if you're "bigger than it"!

[@deepcreep98]

@@markg.4246 Take a positive comment and make it negative. Good job.

[@jumoomartin5377]

If you've stumbled across this video with a glass of wine in your hand. You already know deep down something has to change, and are actively looking for ways to achieve that change. Like I am doing right now.

[@SoberJames]

Good for you Jumoo. I stream live videos everyday at 9pmEST, and all past streams are available in my live stream playlist. I also host a 24/7 Discord Recovery Chat room and weekly Zoom meetings here: www.patreon.com/soberjames

[@sharroncocker]

I love anthony hopkins, i had him on my facebook page dureing the pandemic i didnt know he was in recovery then. at the time i was useing and abstinant relapsing detoxing and going to a drug treatment place. im an addict i don't touch anything anymore, including alcohol i was a black out drunk been ran over by car fell into a canal nearly drowned i loved alcohol and other drugs but they eventually turn on you i struggled in and out of AA and NA and other forms of help for 22 years untill i finally in the end when i was heading for reanal failure due to my drug use throw the towel in , god granted me the gift of desperation, i am now a recovering addict. and 50days clean.

[@SoberJames]

Nice sentence story! 🤘✨

[@4132718]

I came to AA a fundamental Christian thinking i was better than all, and right all the time . I stepped over i had been drunk for 10 yrs. Found out I was scared of God thought He out to get me. Delusions told me i could get away and hide. Transformed now i believe in Source, Source of All Power and Love. Seek!

[@SoberJames]

That's powerful 41 I stream live videos, weekdays at noon and 9pmEST, and all past streams are available in my live stream playlist. I also host a 24/7 Discord Recovery Chat room and weekly Zoom meetings here: www.patreon.com/soberjames

[@eileenhudson4934]

Big Book .."God has all power ,may u find Him Now." ( Love this)

[@chrisbrown387]

I'm sitting in detox right now listening to all these stories. Thanks for these uploads.

[@SoberJames]

Been there 7 times brother, do it till the damn thing is done.

[@lc2748]

Thank you for this. I really can't thank you enough. I need a meeting so badly. This helped me not drink tonight. Bless you.

[@johnstoner666]

This moved me very much. I think I know what I have to do now if I want to live, at least a good life. Thank you to this channel. It’s inspiring.

[@travyantpol]

Day 8, in it for the long run. 🙏🏾

[@SoberJames]

Good to hear Travis, one day at a time. I'm posting another of Anthony's speaker tapes later on today.

[@Kaz.2719]

Travis Anthony still sober?

[@TheNinnyfee]

Month 8 today? :)

[@RitaLynn444]

Travis Anthony worth it

[@Herzeleydt_Diesentrueb]

Day 4013 for me. Ever since I quit AA. ( After each meeting I wound up in my pub - upset and disgusted by all the holy blather ). Ever since I turned once and forever away from all Jesusses and that-like unvisible "friends" in the sky and devils in hell. There was no gaad to save me. There was the love of my friends, who stood by me for so many years. And the great health care system in a rather civilized European country. After my last crash ( 4 days icu ) THEY rang ME at 22:00h ; I saw the number and thought Thatsit, now they are kicking me out, after having spent enormous amounts of money on me. But no - they asked me if I wouldn't like to undergo another therapy. I thought it was a joke - but no, twasnt. I even was allowed to choose the kind of therapy and the clinic myself. And that moment I realized : There IS help - and it comes from other human beings around me. And from the computers of my insurance ;-) ... ... ( Now probably someone will explain to me, that computer was gaaad or the staff in the offices... kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXjEpmuId7KBfZo )

[@frogjump10]

I love Anthony Hopkins! It was great hearing his story. Thanks for sharing!

[@juanitamaye8305]

Honest, candid, talented man. Happy for him! I love his voice.

[@jamesidakula1705]

Thanks for your work, James. That's a great name, by the way! People going through recovery need videos like this early in the morning. Been sober one year and 9 months. Doesn't feel like it, though. I've been reborn in the sense that I have to start completely from scratch like a new born baby. Changing my line of work is a struggle. I can't do the kind of work I used to; not laziness, it makes me miserable and that's the last thing I need. I keep pushing forward with my freelancing efforts. Thank you, James.😊

[@SoberJames]

Thank you James! We need comments like yours as well.you know, I used to just plan my career around drinking. I'd say, "a writer is a good job, the great ones drink...an artist...an actor...I'll just do that... Now I'd like to help people stay sober as my job, just to "double down" to be safe! 😂 Thanks for the support man, it means a lot, keep fighting the good fight, I'm posting a another vid in an hour or so👍

[@BlackLabelSlushie]

James Idakula what kind of work made you miserable, if you don't mind me asking?

[@SoberJames]

Work?

[@SoberJames]

Manufacturing, for one

[@claudiaplotner3037]

26 years, ODAAT and so Grateful.

[@SoberJames]

I love to hear it Claudia @claudiaplotner3037 🙏

[@paulwarner54]

25 years thank you for the timely reminders , loved Tony's share identified 100%

[@martycampos3769]

Thank God people who are as famous as Tony H can admit they are alcoholics the same way many of us do, and then, turn their lives around for the better.

[@SoberJames]

They tell an important story. Thanks for commenting Marty! Bonus content: www.patreon.com/soberjames

[@OneLastHitB4IGo]

I am an alcoholic. My last drunk was May 2, 1983. I have been sober and much happier for 41 years now, and am looking forward to #42

[@austinwinters8976]

This coming monday will be 2 weeks for me, that temptation still lingers but I have some good people that have my back, stay strong yall.

[@SoberJames]

Good for you Austin, "keep coming back!"

[@Living_Legend85]

Heck ya man! Keep going strong! I just got 1 day and hungry for more

[@CMauraArts8]

Wow Thanks Tony! Learned so much.Almost 40 yrs as over now. Always a day at a time..wait 10 minutes before you quit, a miracle will happen, HP will Grace you💙

[@KathBorup]

He is such a smart, insightful and brilliant man. I very much relate to his feelings of isolation, not fitting in and feeling stupid as a kid.

[@kindregardless]

Same

[@daniellhumphrey7909]

What’s funny is that you were, most likely, the smartest kid in the room. People learn differently. The different learners learn the most. 😘😘😘🔥😘

[@acmarston]

It reminds me a bit of the f1 driver, Jackie Stewart, who didn't actually find out he had dyslexia until 1980.

[@warrenbounds2345]

26 days clean and sober. Its early days. Hope I can get over the bad habit that has affected my careers & relationships, choices made over the last 40 years.