Step 10 — Watch, Ask, Discuss, Amend, and Turn – Adam

About This Speaker Tape

Adam shares his journey from a chaotic, substance-filled life to finding recovery through the 12 steps of AA. He describes his early years, growing up in a hippie family where drinking and drug use were normalized, leading to his own addiction. Adam emphasizes the importance of working the steps thoroughly, highlighting how each step brought him closer to a spiritual awakening and freedom from the obsession to drink.

He details his struggles with the internal conflict of alcoholism, the unmanageability of his life, and how the steps provided a solution. Adam stresses the significance of finding a Higher Power, making amends, and practicing the principles daily. His story is one of transformation, from living on the streets to achieving long-term sobriety and inner peace through the AA program.

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• 0:00 Adam introduces himself as a recovered alcoholic and drug addict.
• 5:00 Adam talks about his first drunk at 12 years old and blacking out.
• 10:00 Describes his daily drinking by age 16 and high school keg parties.
• 20:00 Shares his experience living on the streets and dealing drugs.
• 30:00 Talks about his parole and entering the Salvation Army rehab.
• 40:00 Discusses his spiritual awakening through the steps and finding a Higher Power.
• 50:00 Explains the importance of daily step work and amends.
• 60:00 Reflects on the peace and freedom he found in recovery.