Don L.

Don L., a longtime member of Alcoholics Anonymous with 19 years of sobriety, shares his heartfelt journey at a beef dinner for the Mystic Knights of Sobriety. He contrasts the misconceptions of having a drinking problem with the reality of alcoholism. Don discusses the importance of sponsorship, step work, and daily prayers, explaining how self-knowledge transformed his recovery. Through anecdotes, he reflects on the dangers of rationalization and highlights the communal spirit of AA as a place of love and service, urging members to discover and share their unique gifts.