Sober Sunrise - AA Speaker Podcast Why Half Measures Nearly Killed Me: AA Speaker - Bart R. - Superior, WI
Dec 24, 2025
Join Bart R., a seasoned member of Alcoholics Anonymous, as he shares his gripping journey from chronic relapse to lasting recovery. Bart candidly discusses the importance of fully committing to the Twelve Steps and the transformative power of sponsorship. He highlights his struggles with alcoholism since childhood, his encounters with the system, and his eventual surrender, which led him to a life rich in service and spirituality. By embracing a truly engaged recovery, Bart found joy and purpose, proving that AA can be vibrant and fulfilling.
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Recovered vs. In Recovery
- Bart prefers calling himself a recovered alcoholic because he no longer suffers the mental obsession to drink.
- He emphasizes that recovery means being freed from suffering, not merely a temporary fix.
Recovery Is A Way Of Life
- AA offers a way of life that produces a spiritual awakening which removes the urge to drink.
- Bart says practicing the steps and traditions gives a daily reprieve, not mere abstinence.
Drinking Started In Childhood
- Bart began drinking with older kids at nine or ten and used alcohol to face school and fear.
- That pattern escalated into arrests, institutions, and a lifelong struggle until true willingness changed things.