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Dennis T in Alaska is sober since July 29th, 2014. He came into the program after experiencing 40 years of pain and destruction and being unable to stop. The program has given him principles and tools to practice and live by on a daily basis. His experience showed him that only "not doing" left him sick and suffering, and the only path to freedom was by utterly abandoning himself to the God of his understanding, then as time passed everything began to change. He speaks to us today on this concept that sober is not well. Reco12 is all about exploring the common threads of addiction and sharing tools and hope from those on a similar path. We gather from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and places to learn and support one another. Our speakers represent various fellowships, addictions, and afflictions, thus showing the common threads of recovery, no matter our addiction or affliction. Reco12 values your support in carrying out our 12th Step mission, providing essential resources for addicts and their loved ones. We welcome contributions to cover Zoom, podcast, web hosting, and administrative costs. Become a Reco12 Spearhead by becoming a monthly donor at https://www.reco12.com/support. For one-time donations, you can use PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/reco12 or Venmo at @Reco-Twelve. Your support makes a meaningful impact – thank you! Resources from this meeting: SA (Sexaholics Anonymous) White Book of SA Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous If you would like the Step 10/11 template, the essays referenced, or to get in contact with Dennis, please send an email to reco12pod@gmail.com and we will get you set up with those items. Outro music is "Just Can’t Do this On My Own" written by James Carrington, Thomas Barkmeijer and Paul Freeman and performed by James Carrington and used with full permission of James Carrington. To learn more about this music and performer, please visit https://www.jamescarrington.net/ and https://m.facebook.com/jamescarringtonmusic Support the Show. Private Facebook Group Instagram Page Become a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter) Patreon PayPal Venmo: @Reco-Twelve YouTube Channel Reco12 Website Email: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp Group Reco12 Shares Podcast Reco12 Shares Record a Share Link Reco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast Reco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Angie H from Missouri has a 3-16-15 SA and AA sober date and does a ton of program service including being a Phone meeting moderator, Helping to start a local meeting that is going strong. Phone and Zoom Speaker shares, Key note SA speaker in the Golden Colorado Mother Cabrini Retreat in 2019. Angie also Formed a Local SA group fellowship in her area in 2018 Committee member for several retreats in Kansas and Florida And she has and does co-chair many retreats and conferences, including the upcoming International SA conference in Dallas TX in 2025. Angie Sponsors and has a sponsor and has Hosted several hundred Recovery people in her home on the Serenity farm over the last many years. Angies continue to have spiritual awakenings and Live happy joyous and free while living the steps and practicing her program principles in all her affairs. Kevin H first came to S-Anon on 18 May, 2015 and he is also very involved in program service at all levels. He has started a local S-Anon meeting, Chaired an international convention in St. Louis in 2018, Has started, with God’s grace, a international mens’ S-Anon Whats App Group with several hundred members. He is a member of the Board of Trustees as a regional trustee for the Midwest in s-Anon. Kevin is the chairperson for the 2025 internaional Convention in Dallas for S-Anon. He is always talking with hundreds of newcomers in S-Anon while sponsoring about 18 men in S-Anon. Reco12 is all about exploring the common threads of addiction and sharing tools and hope from those on a similar path. We gather from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and places to learn and support one another. Our speakers represent various fellowships, addictions, and afflictions, thus showing the common threads of recovery, no matter our addiction or affliction. Resources from this meeting: SA S-Anon If you would like to get in contact with Kevin or Angie please send an email to reco12pod@gmail.com and I can connect you. Outro music is "Just Can’t Do this On My Own" written by James Carrington, Thomas Barkmeijer and Paul Freeman and performed by James Carrington and used with full permission of James Carrington. To learn more about this music and performer, please visit https://www.jamescarrington.net/ and https://m.facebook.com/jamescarringtonmusic . Support the Show. Private Facebook Group Instagram Page Become a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter) Patreon PayPal Venmo: @Reco-Twelve YouTube Channel Reco12 Website Email: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp Group Reco12 Shares Podcast Reco12 Shares Record a Share Link Reco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast Reco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Karen A , Kirsty W, and Ursula F along with some live participants, are continuing this special series for The Family Afterward as a group of mothers and others who are living in recovery. They will go through the Steps of Recovery from the perspective of mothers and families. Their topic of discussion in this episode will be the experience of working and living Step 6 as families in recovery. Reco12 Afro-Euro Timezone is a Reco12 Resource in and for the Afro-Euro time zone hosted by Karen A. We hope that you will join us and draw strength and hope from these podcasts that we will host every other Wednesday at 9AM GMT / 11AM Israel time. Reco12 is an organization with the mission of learning and sharing the similarities of addiction of all kinds and gaining and sharing tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path. We come together from all places, faiths and backgrounds to gain tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path. Reco12 appreciates your help in keeping us working our 12th Step with these great resources and services for the addict and loved ones. We gratefully accept contributions to help cover the costs of the Zoom platform, podcast platform, web hosting, and administrative costs. To become a Reco12 Spearhead you can quickly and easily become a monthly donor here: https://www.reco12.com/support or you can do one-time donations through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/reco12) or Venmo: @Reco-Twelve . Thanks for your support! If you would like to get in contact with Karen, Ursula, or Kirsty, please send an email to reco12@gmail.com and we will get you connected with them. Support the Show. Private Facebook Group Instagram Page Become a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter) Patreon PayPal Venmo: @Reco-Twelve YouTube Channel Reco12 Website Email: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp Group Reco12 Shares Podcast Reco12 Shares Record a Share Link Reco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast Reco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Kathryn joined a food fellowship in Johannesburg, South Africa in 2014. 5 years later she happened upon Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous, and got sober from unhealthy eating practices on 9 Nov 2019. She now lives in the UK and her home group is the ABA Australia Zoom Group that meets Mon and Wed at 6pm Sydney time. Kathryn speaks to us today on surrendering control over all things and the concept that sobriety is surrender. Reco12 is all about exploring the common threads of addiction and sharing tools and hope from those on a similar path. We gather from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and places to learn and support one another. Our speakers represent various fellowships, addictions, and afflictions, thus showing the common threads of recovery, no matter our addiction or affliction. Reco12 values your support in carrying out our 12th Step mission, providing essential resources for addicts and their loved ones. We welcome contributions to cover Zoom, podcast, web hosting, and administrative costs. Become a Reco12 Spearhead by becoming a monthly donor at https://www.reco12.com/support. For one-time donations, you can use PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/reco12 or Venmo at @Reco-Twelve. Your support makes a meaningful impact – thank you! Resources from this meeting: Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous ABA Textbook Al-Anon If you would like to get in contact with Kathryn M, please send an email to reco12pod@gmail.com Outro music is “Standing Still” by Cory Ellsworth and Randy Kartchner, performed by Mike Eldred and Elizabeth Wolfe. This song, and/or the entire soundtrack for the future Broadway musical, “Crosses: A Musical of Hope”, can be purchased here: https://amzn.to/3RIjKXs This song is used with the express permission of Cory Ellsworth. Support the Show. Private Facebook Group Instagram Page Become a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter) Patreon PayPal Venmo: @Reco-Twelve YouTube Channel Reco12 Website Email: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp Group Reco12 Shares Podcast Reco12 Shares Record a Share Link Reco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast Reco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Nikki M will be speaking to us today on The Thought Life. Reco12 Afro-Euro Timezone is a Reco12 Resource in and for the Afro-Euro time zone hosted by Karen A. We hope that you will join us and draw strength and hope from these podcasts that we will host every other Wednesday at 9AM GMT / 11AM Israel time. Reco12 appreciates your help in keeping us working our 12th Step with these great resources and services for the addict and loved ones. We gratefully accept contributions to help cover the costs of the Zoom platform, podcast platform, web hosting, and administrative costs. To become a Reco12 Spearhead you can quickly and easily become a monthly donor here: https://www.reco12.com/support or you can do one-time donations through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/reco12) or Venmo: @Reco-Twelve . Thanks for your support! If you would like to get in contact with either Karen A or Nikki M, please send an email to reco12pod@gmail.com and we will get you connected with them. You can also hear Nikki at the Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast and the Big Book Roundtable Podcast. Support the Show. Private Facebook Group Instagram Page Become a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter) Patreon PayPal Venmo: @Reco-Twelve YouTube Channel Reco12 Website Email: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp Group Reco12 Shares Podcast Reco12 Shares Record a Share Link Reco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast Reco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Having grown up in an alcoholic home, Dorinda thought she knew all there was to know about alcoholism but that was a trap set up by her ego and illness, and, as it turns out, she knew nothing. She progressed from a fun loving moderate drinker to a miserable daily solo drinker with no hope left to lose and no reason left to live, or so she thought. How dark it is before the dawn. Little did Dorinda know that there was purpose behind the pain and was being surrendered so her life could sky rocket. She shares about drinking for two through pregnancy was finally the low that brought her into the rooms of recovery and into a new life. Reco12 is all about exploring the common threads of addiction and sharing tools and hope from those on a similar path. We gather from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and places to learn and support one another. Our speakers represent various fellowships, addictions, and afflictions, thus showing the common threads of recovery, no matter our addiction or affliction. Reco12 values your support in carrying out our 12th Step mission, providing essential resources for addicts and their loved ones. We welcome contributions to cover Zoom, podcast, web hosting, and administrative costs. Become a Reco12 Spearhead by becoming a monthly donor at https://www.reco12.com/support. For one-time donations, you can use PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/reco12 or Venmo at @Reco-Twelve. Your support makes a meaningful impact – thank you! Resources from this Episode: AA Big Book Thomas Merton Prayer Outro music is "Truth and Reconciliation" written and performed by James Carrington and used with full permission of James Carrington. To learn more about this music and performer, please visit https://www.jamescarrington.net/ and https://m.facebook.com/jamescarringtonmusic Support the Show. Private Facebook Group Instagram Page Become a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter) Patreon PayPal Venmo: @Reco-Twelve YouTube Channel Reco12 Website Email: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp Group Reco12 Shares Podcast Reco12 Shares Record a Share Link Reco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast Reco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Bill S struggled with this process for 41 years; unfortunately he didn’t understand the first step, nor the connection. He finally became convinced that he couldn’t have a relationship with God without God. When he invited God in unreservedly, God came like a tidal wave. Then and only then could Bill see how fear ruled his life. Thou Shalt Not Fear!!! Bill's energy and self-described resurrection after 41 years in the rooms of AA is powerful. Don't miss this one! Reco12 is all about exploring the common threads of addiction and sharing tools and hope from those on a similar path. We gather from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and places to learn and support one another. Our speakers represent various fellowships, addictions, and afflictions, thus showing the common threads of recovery, no matter our addiction or affliction. Reco12 values your support in carrying out our 12th Step mission, providing essential resources for addicts and their loved ones. We welcome contributions to cover Zoom, podcast, web hosting, and administrative costs. Become a Reco12 Spearhead by becoming a monthly donor at https://www.reco12.com/support. For one-time donations, you can use PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/reco12 or Venmo at @Reco-Twelve. Your support makes a meaningful impact – thank you! Resources from this meeting: AA Big Book Bible I Am No Longer a Slave by Bethel Outro music is "Truth and Reconciliation" written and performed by James Carrington and used with full permission of James Carrington. To learn more about this music and performer, please visit https://www.jamescarrington.net/ and https://m.facebook.com/jamescarringtonmusic Support the Show. Private Facebook Group Instagram Page Become a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter) Patreon PayPal Venmo: @Reco-Twelve YouTube Channel Reco12 Website Email: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp Group Reco12 Shares Podcast Reco12 Shares Record a Share Link Reco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast Reco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Joseph O speaks to us today on Steps 6 and 7. Reco12 Afro-Euro Timezone is a Reco12 Resource in and for the Afro-Euro time zone hosted by Karen A. We hope that you will join us and draw strength and hope from these podcasts that we will host every other Wednesday at 9AM GMT / 11AM Israel time. Reco12 appreciates your help in keeping us working our 12th Step with these great resources and services for the addict and loved ones. We gratefully accept contributions to help cover the costs of the Zoom platform, podcast platform, web hosting, and administrative costs. To become a Reco12 Spearhead you can quickly and easily become a monthly donor here: https://www.reco12.com/support or you can do one-time donations through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/reco12) or Venmo: @Reco-Twelve . Thanks for your support! If you would like to get in contact with either Karen A or Joseph O, please send an email to reco12pod@gmail.com and we will get you connected with them. Support the Show. Private Facebook Group Instagram Page Become a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter) Patreon PayPal Venmo: @Reco-Twelve YouTube Channel Reco12 Website Email: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp Group Reco12 Shares Podcast Reco12 Shares Record a Share Link Reco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast Reco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Nik B. Is a recovering Sexaholic, Co-dependent, compulsive binge eater and a grateful member of the SAL fellowship. With the Grace of God, a change of heart and rigorous honesty Nik has 2.5 years of sobriety from sexual addiction. His first spiritual awakening was when he became aware of his own ignorance after living a life of self-will run riot. Nik now strives to live a life of quality… with feeling his emotions, making decisions based on integrity, and continuing to practice his conscious contact with God. Keeping idle isn’t an option; constantly taking action is the pathway to his peace. Carrington S. is a proud/grateful member of Alcoholics Anonymous. Her sobriety date is 11/18/2013. Carrington lives her life by the great words of Britney Spears “you better work”. Leaning into the unknown and trusting in the care of her higher power has been the key component of Carrington’s recovery,“Hope is praying for rain, faith is bringing an umbrella”. Carrington knows that taking action has been the key ingredient to sustainable transformation and that “faith without works is dead”. They speak to us today on Stepping Into Action. Reco12 is all about exploring the common threads of addiction and sharing tools and hope from those on a similar path. We gather from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and places to learn and support one another. Our speakers represent various fellowships, addictions, and afflictions, thus showing the common threads of recovery, no matter our addiction or affliction. Reco12 values your support in carrying out our 12th Step mission, providing essential resources for addicts and their loved ones. We welcome contributions to cover Zoom, podcast, web hosting, and administrative costs. Become a Reco12 Spearhead by becoming a monthly donor at https://www.reco12.com/support. For one-time donations, you can use PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/reco12 or Venmo at @Reco-Twelve. Your support makes a meaningful impact – thank you! Resources from today's meeting: SAL AA RCA The Right Fight: How to Live a Loving Life by John Kennedy Vaughn Outro music is "Just Can’t Do this On My Own" written by James Carrington, Thomas Barkmeijer and Paul Freeman and performed by James Carrington and used with full permission of James Carrington. To learn more about this music and performer, please visit https://www.jamescarrington.net/ and https://m.facebook.com/jamescarringtonmusic . Support the Show. Private Facebook Group Instagram Page Become a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter) Patreon PayPal Venmo: @Reco-Twelve YouTube Channel Reco12 Website Email: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp Group Reco12 Shares Podcast Reco12 Shares Record a Share Link Reco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast Reco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Here is a little about our guest speaker today, Ursula F: The gift of Desperation met with Divine Intervention. Divorced Mother of 2 saves by Grace through the AA fellowship and 12 Step Program. Today she speaks to us about the grace she found in AA. Reco12 Afro-Euro Timezone is a Reco12 Resource in and for the Afro-Euro time zone hosted by Karen A. We hope that you will join us and draw strength and hope from these podcasts that we will host every other Wednesday at 9AM GMT / 11AM Israel time. Reco12 appreciates your help in keeping us working our 12th Step with these great resources and services for the addict and loved ones. We gratefully accept contributions to help cover the costs of the Zoom platform, podcast platform, web hosting, and administrative costs. To become a Reco12 Spearhead you can quickly and easily become a monthly donor here: https://www.reco12.com/support or you can do one-time donations through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/reco12) or Venmo: @Reco-Twelve . Thanks for your support! If you would like to get in contact with either Karen A or Ora F, please send an email to reco12pod@gmail.com and we will get you connected with them. Support the Show. Private Facebook Group Instagram Page Become a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter) Patreon PayPal Venmo: @Reco-Twelve YouTube Channel Reco12 Website Email: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp Group Reco12 Shares Podcast Reco12 Shares Record a Share Link Reco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast Reco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Yitzy has been in recovery for a number of years. His primary program is SA, although he appreciates all the S fellowships and utilizes what he can from each of them. Yitzy also has worked the program for codependency out of the big book, which essentially allowed him to become more emotionally sober and eventually start dating. More recently, he started working ACA (adult children of alcoholics), which helped him put a voice to trauma that he wasn't aware of. It's a continuing journey, and Yitzy has already had a spiritual awakening as the result of getting started with facing his childhood. By God's grace, Yitzy got married to his wife, who is also in recovery. We now they have a baby girl. That has taken both of them on a deeper journey into recovery, healing from trauma, self judgment, fear, and responsibilities. He will speak to us on what it's like to be a new parent in recovery. Reco12 is all about exploring the common threads of addiction and sharing tools and hope from those on a similar path. We gather from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and places to learn and support one another. Our speakers represent various fellowships, addictions, and afflictions, thus showing the common threads of recovery, no matter our addiction or affliction. Reco12 values your support in carrying out our 12th Step mission, providing essential resources for addicts and their loved ones. We welcome contributions to cover Zoom, podcast, web hosting, and administrative costs. Become a Reco12 Spearhead by becoming a monthly donor at https://www.reco12.com/support. For one-time donations, you can use PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/reco12 or Venmo at @Reco-Twelve. Your support makes a meaningful impact – thank you! Resources from this episode: SA SAA ACA Big Book Inside Out Movie 12 Steps and 12 Traditions Outro music is "Just Can’t Do this On My Own" written by James Carrington, Thomas Barkmeijer and Paul Freeman and performed by James Carrington and used with full permission of James Carrington. To learn more about this music and performer, please visit https://www.jamescarrington.net/ and https://m.facebook.com/jamescarringtonmusic . Support the Show. Private Facebook Group Instagram Page Become a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter) Patreon PayPal Venmo: @Reco-Twelve YouTube Channel Reco12 Website Email: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp Group Reco12 Shares Podcast Reco12 Shares Record a Share Link Reco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast Reco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Here is a little about our guest speaker today, Ora F, in her own words: Having attended alanon as a teenager with a family member, I became familiar with the presence of a higher power in the rooms early on. My search for meaning is now underscored with the big book as I practice seeking on a daily basis. I am thankful to the rooms all over the world that support me as I navigate my recovery in marijuana addiction through the cycles of chronic pain. The awareness through these 164 pages has been a bright spot in my life. Reco12 Afro-Euro Timezone is a Reco12 Resource in and for the Afro-Euro time zone hosted by Karen A. We hope that you will join us and draw strength and hope from these podcasts that we will host every other Wednesday at 9AM GMT / 11AM Israel time. Reco12 appreciates your help in keeping us working our 12th Step with these great resources and services for the addict and loved ones. We gratefully accept contributions to help cover the costs of the Zoom platform, podcast platform, web hosting, and administrative costs. To become a Reco12 Spearhead you can quickly and easily become a monthly donor here: https://www.reco12.com/support or you can do one-time donations through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/reco12) or Venmo: @Reco-Twelve . Thanks for your support! If you would like to get in contact with either Karen A or Ora F, please send an email to reco12pod@gmail.com and we will get you connected with them. Support the Show. Private Facebook Group Instagram Page Become a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter) Patreon PayPal Venmo: @Reco-Twelve YouTube Channel Reco12 Website Email: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp Group Reco12 Shares Podcast Reco12 Shares Record a Share Link Reco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast Reco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Raised in the 1960’s and 70’s in Manhattan by parents who worshipped at the altar of the never ending party, Constance S’s alcoholism was a result of both nature and nurture. Having her first black out at 14 and having the Irish side of her family riddled with alcoholism, she knew her drinking days had an expiration date. And so Constance drank and snorted blow with a vengeance until she had reached jer limit of shame, bad decisions, holes in her memory and the detritus that we who are alcoholics have swirling around us. And so now, with 38 years of hard fought and hard won recovery under her belt, cobbled together one day at a time, she wouldn’t change any of it as she considers herself one of the most blessed humans on the planet, a truly grateful alcoholic. In this meeting she shares how she stays sober in a world that celebrates alcohol. Reco12 is all about exploring the common threads of addiction and sharing tools and hope from those on a similar path. We gather from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and places to learn and support one another. Our speakers represent various fellowships, addictions, and afflictions, thus showing the common threads of recovery, no matter our addiction or affliction. Reco12 values your support in carrying out our 12th Step mission, providing essential resources for addicts and their loved ones. We welcome contributions to cover Zoom, podcast, web hosting, and administrative costs. Become a Reco12 Spearhead by becoming a monthly donor at https://www.reco12.com/support. For one-time donations, you can use PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/reco12 or Venmo at @Reco-Twelve. Your support makes a meaningful impact – thank you! Resources from this meeting: Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous To get in contact with Constance or other previous guest speakers, please send a request to reco12pod@gmail.com Outro music is "Truth and Reconciliation" written and performed by James Carrington and used with full permission of James Carrington. To learn more about this music and performer, please visit https://www.jamescarrington.net/ and https://m.facebook.com/jamescarringtonmusic Support the Show. Private Facebook Group Instagram Page Become a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter) Patreon PayPal Venmo: @Reco-Twelve YouTube Channel Reco12 Website Email: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp Group Reco12 Shares Podcast Reco12 Shares Record a Share Link Reco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast Reco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Karen A and Kirsty W are continuing this special series for The Family Afterward as a group of mothers who are living in recovery. They will go through the Steps of Recovery from the perspective of mothers and families. Their topic of discussion in this episode will be the experience of working and living Step 5 as mothers in recovery. Reco12 Afro-Euro Timezone is a Reco12 Resource in and for the Afro-Euro time zone hosted by Karen A. We hope that you will join us and draw strength and hope from these podcasts that we will host every other Wednesday at 9AM GMT / 11AM Israel time. Reco12 is an organization with the mission of learning and sharing the similarities of addiction of all kinds and gaining and sharing tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path. We come together from all places, faiths and backgrounds to gain tools and hope from others who are walking a similar path. Reco12 appreciates your help in keeping us working our 12th Step with these great resources and services for the addict and loved ones. We gratefully accept contributions to help cover the costs of the Zoom platform, podcast platform, web hosting, and administrative costs. To become a Reco12 Spearhead you can quickly and easily become a monthly donor here: https://www.reco12.com/support or you can do one-time donations through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/reco12) or Venmo: @Reco-Twelve . Thanks for your support! If you would like to get in contact with Karen, Nadia, or Kirsty, please send an email to reco12@gmail.com and we will get you connected with them. Support the Show. Private Facebook Group Instagram Page Become a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter) Patreon PayPal Venmo: @Reco-Twelve YouTube Channel Reco12 Website Email: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp Group Reco12 Shares Podcast Reco12 Shares Record a Share Link Reco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast Reco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

You will not want to miss this one if you are a married person working your recovery. John belongs to AA and Recovering Couples Anonymous (RCA). Early in Sobriety, he became a single parent to 3 kids due to his ex-wife's addictions. While AA became a way of life, John found great difficulty applying the principles in his marriage. Although he wasn't drinking he would withdraw under emotional pressure. John joined RCA in 2019 and started a recovery program in his marriage. Today he actively tries to merge his Higher Power in his recovery, marriage, and faith. Reco12 is self-supporting, and your contributions help us continue our mission. Thank you this last week to Shawn, Ethan, Justin, and Emma, for being Spearheads and supporting the Reco12 cause. If you would also like to support Reco12 and become a Reco12 Spearhead by becoming a monthly donor at https://www.reco12.com/support. For one-time donations, you can use PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/reco12 or Venmo at @Reco-Twelve. Your support makes a meaningful impact – thank you! Resources from this meeting: Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Recovering Couples Anonymous (RCA) 2024 RCA Convention Intimacy Anorexia by Doug Weiss To get in contact with John K, please send an email to reco12pod@gmail.com. Outro music is "Just Can’t Do this On My Own" written by James Carrington, Thomas Barkmeijer and Paul Freeman and performed by James Carrington and used with full permission of James Carrington. To learn more about this music and performer, please visit https://www.jamescarrington.net/ and https://m.facebook.com/jamescarringtonmusic . Support the Show. Private Facebook Group Instagram Page Become a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter) Patreon PayPal Venmo: @Reco-Twelve YouTube Channel Reco12 Website Email: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp Group Reco12 Shares Podcast Reco12 Shares Record a Share Link Reco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast Reco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Silvio is an active member of Cocaine Anonymous, sponsored and sponsoring, he’s been through the steps twice and is coming up to 2.5 years sober, one day at a time. He’s GSR of the "Friendship on Fridays" CA meeting in Covent Garden in London. His favourite prayer is the serenity prayer, and he hosts and publishes the 12-step recovery podcast “12 Steps & 12 Questions”. Today, Silvio speaks to us on 17 years of untreated alcoholism. Reco12 is all about exploring the common threads of addiction and sharing tools and hope from those on a similar path. We gather from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and places to learn and support one another. Our speakers represent various fellowships, addictions, and afflictions, thus showing the common threads of recovery, no matter our addiction or affliction. Reco12 values your support in carrying out our 12th Step mission, providing essential resources for addicts and their loved ones. We welcome contributions to cover Zoom, podcast, web hosting, and administrative costs. Become a Reco12 Spearhead by becoming a monthly donor at https://www.reco12.com/support. For one-time donations, you can use PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/reco12 or Venmo at @Reco-Twelve. Your support makes a meaningful impact – thank you! Resources from today's meeting: 12 Steps and 12 Questions Podcast Cocaine Anonymous Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle Outro music is "Truth and Reconciliation" written and performed by James Carrington and used with full permission of James Carrington. To learn more about this music and performer, please visit https://www.jamescarrington.net/ and https://m.facebook.com/jamescarringtonmusic . Support the Show. Private Facebook Group Instagram Page Become a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter) Patreon PayPal Venmo: @Reco-Twelve YouTube Channel Reco12 Website Email: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp Group Reco12 Shares Podcast Reco12 Shares Record a Share Link Reco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast Reco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

A little about Cheryl B in her own words: I lived years in recovery as a dry drunk, thinking sobriety was my goal and battled with my thinking. Being sober did not mean I was working a 12 Step Program. In the grip of a progressive illness, it got worse, never better, until I finally handed my life over to a Power greater than myself. Today she speaks on the topic of God is Everything or God is Nothing. Reco12 Afro-Euro Timezone is a Reco12 Resource in and for the Afro-Euro time zone hosted by Karen A. We hope that you will join us and draw strength and hope from these podcasts that we will host every other Wednesday at 9AM GMT / 11AM Israel time. Reco12 appreciates your help in keeping us working our 12th Step with these great resources and services for the addict and loved ones. We gratefully accept contributions to help cover the costs of the Zoom platform, podcast platform, web hosting, and administrative costs. To become a Reco12 Spearhead you can quickly and easily become a monthly donor here: https://www.reco12.com/support or you can do one-time donations through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/reco12) or Venmo: @Reco-Twelve . Thanks for your support! If you would like to get in contact with either Karen A or Cheryl, please send an email to reco12@gmail.com and we will get you connected with them. Support the Show. Private Facebook Group Instagram Page Become a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter) Patreon PayPal Venmo: @Reco-Twelve YouTube Channel Reco12 Website Email: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp Group Reco12 Shares Podcast Reco12 Shares Record a Share Link Reco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast Reco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Young found the 12 step rooms in 2010 after losing everything due to his daily heroin, crack and alcohol addiction. He didn't take any of the 12 steps and spent the next 8 years in and out of detox units and treatment centers. He was separated from all mind altering substances Chrismas eve 2018 and since that moment has thrown himself into a spiritual life and helping others. Today, he will speak to us on how our ideas don't work, but the God idea seems to work. Reco12 is all about exploring the common threads of addiction and sharing tools and hope from those on a similar path. We gather from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and places to learn and support one another. Our speakers represent various fellowships, addictions, and afflictions, thus showing the common threads of recovery, no matter our addiction or affliction. Reco12 values your support in carrying out our 12th Step mission, providing essential resources for addicts and their loved ones. We welcome contributions to cover Zoom, podcast, web hosting, and administrative costs. Become a Reco12 Spearhead by becoming a monthly donor at https://www.reco12.com/support. For one-time donations, you can use PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/reco12 or Venmo at @Reco-Twelve. Your support makes a meaningful impact – thank you! Resources from Today's Meeting: Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous Outro music is "Just Can’t Do this On My Own" written by James Carrington, Thomas Barkmeijer and Paul Freeman and performed by James Carrington and used with full permission of James Carrington. To learn more about this music and performer, please visit https://www.jamescarrington.net/ and https://m.facebook.com/jamescarringtonmusic Support the Show. Private Facebook Group Instagram Page Become a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter) Patreon PayPal Venmo: @Reco-Twelve YouTube Channel Reco12 Website Email: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp Group Reco12 Shares Podcast Reco12 Shares Record a Share Link Reco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast Reco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

A little about Rego in his own words: "But for the Grace of God, A religious boy who had to let go of god to find God. After alcohol beat me down, I found AA, but i resisted, why the pain? I stood on the edges and looked in, Untill i became part of my life changed. Where would i be without AA, Where would i be without Alcoholics Anonymous? The solution outlined in the book Alcoholics Anonymous saved my life, and "I just want to keep talking about it and telling people" Reco12 Afro-Euro Timezone is a Reco12 Resource in and for the Afro-Euro time zone hosted by Karen A. We hope that you will join us and draw strength and hope from these podcasts that we will host every other Wednesday at 9AM GMT / 11AM Israel time. Resources from this meeting: Al-Anon 12 Steps 4 Hours Reco12 appreciates your help in keeping us working our 12th Step with these great resources and services for the addict and loved ones. We gratefully accept contributions to help cover the costs of the Zoom platform, podcast platform, web hosting, and administrative costs. To become a Reco12 Spearhead you can quickly and easily become a monthly donor here: https://www.reco12.com/support or you can do one-time donations through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/reco12) or Venmo: @Reco-Twelve . Thanks for your support! If you would like to get in contact with either Karen A or Rego, please send an email to reco12@gmail.com and we will get you connected with them. Support the Show. Private Facebook Group Instagram Page Become a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter) Patreon PayPal Venmo: @Reco-Twelve YouTube Channel Reco12 Website Email: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp Group Reco12 Shares Podcast Reco12 Shares Record a Share Link Reco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast Reco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

let’s introduce our guest speaker for today, Jeffrey B and give a little background on him in his own words: I’m a Sober Member of a 12 step fellowship. My Sobriety date is August 16th, 2003. I found freedom from Alcohol, Freedom from Self and Freedom from the delusion that I can wrest satisfaction and happiness out of this world if I only manage well. It seems that when I reach a glorious sobriety summit, I can see and Get To experience more & more. Let’s stay safe and STAY! Jeffrey speaks to us today, with Purdy as the host, about What You are looking for - you are looking with. Reco12 is all about exploring the common threads of addiction and sharing tools and hope from those on a similar path. We gather from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and places to learn and support one another. Our speakers represent various fellowships, addictions, and afflictions, thus showing the common threads of recovery, no matter our addiction or affliction. Reco12 values your support in carrying out our 12th Step mission, providing essential resources for addicts and their loved ones. We welcome contributions to cover Zoom, podcast, web hosting, and administrative costs. Become a Reco12 Spearhead by becoming a monthly donor at https://www.reco12.com/support. For one-time donations, you can use PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/reco12 or Venmo at @Reco-Twelve. Your support makes a meaningful impact – thank you! Purdy was kind enough to fill in in this meeting as Justin B was in route to seeing his first grandchild. Thanks SO much to Purdy for doing this! Outro music is “Standing Still” by Cory Ellsworth and Randy Kartchner, performed by Mike Eldred and Elizabeth Wolfe. This song, and/or the entire soundtrack for the future Broadway musical, “Crosses: A Musical of Hope”, can be purchased here: https://amzn.to/3RIjKXs This song is used with the express permission of Cory Ellsworth. Support the Show. Private Facebook Group Instagram Page Become a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter) Patreon PayPal Venmo: @Reco-Twelve YouTube Channel Reco12 Website Email: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp Group Reco12 Shares Podcast Reco12 Shares Record a Share Link Reco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M Podcast Reco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast