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They Stopped In Time - being young and sober in Alcoholics Anonymous

By: Alcoholics Anonymous Young Person's Subcommittee UK
  • Summary

  • Our goal will be to demystify what AA is like especially if you’re a younger person struggling with drink. Within this podcast we will reveal what it's like to be in AA meeting by inviting an amazing young person who has got sober within AA to share their story. We’ll also have a discussions about the unique challenge younger people in AA face and show how we overcame these hurdles with the help of the vibrant community of sober recovering alcoholics in AA. Come and join us and listen to a loving spoonful of experience, strength and hope.
    Alcoholics Anonymous Young Person's Subcommittee UK
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Episodes
  • 004 | Navigating Mental Health in Recovery
    May 6 2024

    This episode of 'They Stopped in Time', hosted by Michael and featuring Simon, both members of the Alcoholics Young Person's Subcommittee of Alcoholics Anonymous, delves into Simon's personal journey of sobriety and mental health.

    Simon shares his experiences of getting sober at 25, the challenges he faced, and how AA's community and service structure supported him.

    The episode also highlights the subcommittee's role in organizing roadshows across the UK, aimed at supporting young people in AA through sharing experiences and fostering communities.

    Simon and Michael discuss the intertwining of alcoholism and mental health, the importance of seeking outside help for mental health issues while in recovery, and the personal growth and self-discovery that sobriety facilitated for them.

    The upcoming roadshow in Glasgow is also promoted, inviting listeners to participate.Register to attend the Young Person's Roadshow in Glasgow

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    38 mins
  • 003 | Carrying the message
    Jan 23 2024

    Many of us are only sober today because someone else who got sober carried the message to us.


    This episode focusses on the importance of carrying the message and how young people are uniquely situated to be of maximum use to other young people struggling with alcoholism.


    This episode sees


    - An announcment about the date of the next Young Persons' Roadshow that will take place in Glasgow,

    - A main share from a Regional Young Person's Liaison Officer

    - A great discussion on the benefits and importance of carrying the message


    Reach out to yp4.sc@aamail.org if you have any questions about the roadshow or anything we discuss in the show.


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    39 mins
  • Episode two - Dating in recovery
    Jul 14 2023

    Being young and in AA rocks let's you live life to the fullest, and that includes dating sober.


    This episode sees


    - the Young Persons' Subcommittee of Alcoholics Anonymous update on the recent Young Persons' Roadshow in Cardiff,

    - A main share from a Young Person's Liaison Officer

    - A juicy discussion on dating in recovery


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    50 mins

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