Though a well-educated and confident man today, Mark was once consumed by anger and alcohol. Through the honesty in the rooms, and a bit of humility, he began to learn about himself and his place in the world. By living the 12 step principles in all his affairs, Mark discovered peace and purpose – and 35 years of sobriety.

Sobriety Date: 2/5/1990

Quotes
“Every day I pray, I turn my life over, I say: just let me know what I’m supposed to do and help me do it.”

“I learned how to be a friend to people, I learned how to love and to be loved, I learned how to stay sober, I learned how to be a parent.”

Referred by: Michael L. (Episode #248)

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Jodi didn’t dive headfirst into a rigorous program; instead, she did just enough to not pick up. It was the pain of sober, restless, irritable and discontent that brought her to a point of full and complete surrender with work: Steps & Service.

Sobriety Date: 7/2/2010

Quotes
“There’s so many pages in the book that explain what alcoholism is and what a alcoholic is and what the solution is to my problem of alcoholism.”

“When I give my will and life over to the care of that god of my understanding, I get that peace and serenity—and that’s what I’m after today.”

Referred by: Toni S. (Episode #189)

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Chuck was just 17 when his parents dragged him to his first AA meeting. After years passed and he earned his 8th DUI (2 in one day) he found AA again and sat all the way down. Today, Chuck works his program like his life depends on it—because he knows, without a doubt, that it does.

Sobriety Date: 9/11/1991

Quotes
“No one ever comes to AA by accident; I belong here, this is where I need to be.”

“Come in the door and sit all the way down.”

Referred by: Keep Coming Back listener

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