Sober Cast: An (unofficial) Alcoholics Anonymous Podcast AA ESH: Angelique B speaking at the Feet First Speakers Group
Nov 12, 2025
Angelique B, a dedicated member of Alcoholics Anonymous since 2007, shares her transformative journey from addiction to lasting sobriety. She recounts her early struggles with self-image and suicidal tendencies, leading to a spiritual bottom. After a desperate prayer spurred her recovery, Angelique quickly immersed herself in the program, finding purpose in sponsoring others and teaching meditation in AA. Her heartfelt stories highlight the importance of continual spiritual contact, resilience in recovery, and the joy of witnessing others find peace.
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First Meeting Awakening
- Angelique describes walking into her first AA meeting on August 1, 2007, crying and feeling out of place.
- She feared conversion but learned AA lets her develop a personal God of her understanding.
Childhood Crisis And A Rainbow
- As a child Angelique struggled with suicidal thoughts and staged an early suicide attempt at 11, pleading for proof of a higher power.
- A vivid rainbow and her mother's calm care convinced her something greater might exist.
Decades Of Drinking And No Relief
- Angelique recounts early drinking incidents from adolescence through college, including dangerous situations and attempts to fit in.
- Despite frequent drinking, she rarely felt relief and continued drinking for 16 years.
