AA Grapevine, Inc.
AA Grapevine, Inc.
What's in a Name?—The 704 Group [Season 3, Episode 17]
What's in a Name?—The 704 Group [Season 3, Episode 17]
What's in a Name?—The 704 Group [Season 3, Episode 17]
Monday 17th October 2022
Keith discusses his path from 'dry drunk' to spiritual relief through AA's Steps and service in this episode of AA Grapevine's Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Keith's Road to Recovery: From 'Dry Drunk' to Spiritual Awakening
I came back, I was asked to speak in Hawaii, and they just asked me because I was young, because I had some time, I had about three and a half years of sobriety, and so I get up there and I share, and I just got back from combat Months of being deployed, and I wasn't right. I ran to the meeting and I get there and I watch all these beautiful people walk in- and I knew I wasn't part of it- and I walk in and I sat in the back as if I'd never been to a before, and a group of guys walked into the meeting.
Ever wondered what it truly means to find spiritual relief in recovery? In this episode of AA Grapevine's Podcast, hosts Don and Sam chat with Keith about his unique journey to sobriety. Keith opens up about the unusual name of his home group, the 704 Group, and shares his early struggles as a 'dry drunk' during the first three years of his sobriety. His story is one of transformation, driven by working the Steps and diving into service within AA.
Keith discusses the vital difference between a group and a meeting, emphasizing how having a home group where you can exercise your voice and vote can make a world of difference in one's recovery journey. The episode highlights the importance of service in AA, with Keith sharing how being useful and effective in helping others has enriched his own sobriety.
He reflects on a powerful moment when he realized he hadn't truly had a spiritual experience until a pivotal meeting changed everything. Keith's candid account offers a blend of inspiration and practical advice for anyone on the path to recovery or supporting someone who is. Tune in for an engaging conversation that underscores the significance of community, service, and spiritual growth in overcoming addiction.