Sober Cast: An (unofficial) Alcoholics Anonymous Podcast AA Topic: Why is this Simple Program So Hard - AA South Africa
Nov 20, 2025
Evor, a recovering alcoholic and convention speaker, shares her gripping journey from early drinking to finding sobriety through AA. She discusses the challenges of complicating the program despite its simplicity. Joining her are Mandla and Ishar, speakers from South Africa and Uganda, who emphasize the importance of a personal Higher Power and the acceptance needed for recovery. They delve into the spiritual aspects of AA, the value of service, and the ego's role in delaying acceptance, showcasing the profound impact of community and self-acceptance on their journeys.
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From Teen Drinking To Recovery Through AA
- Evor describes escalating drinking from age 14 to becoming a liquor rep who abused perks and accrued huge debts.
- Entering a facility led her to AA where simple care and meetings stopped her drinking and rebuilt trust.
Keep It To Today
- Evor admits she still overcomplicates the program and sometimes skips basic practices like prayer and meditation.
- She frames alcoholism as an incurable disease that must be managed day by day, "just for today."
Blackouts, Losses, And Learning Tools
- Jolene recounts school and early adult drinking that led to blackouts, arrests, and job losses.
- She credits AA for teaching her change, tools, and the need for unity and humility to recover.
