Pat is a true advocate and student of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. This humble share is full of wisdom and the tenacity of chasing down sobriety. Quotes“Pretty much every time I drank, I had this weird physical reaction where I suddenly had this craving to continue drinking and couldn’t stop.”“Sobriety is just a biproduct of living the spiritual way of life.”“I chased after the program of action with a willingness that I had never been able to muster before.”Referred by: Instagram 

Pat is a true advocate and student of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. This humble share is full of wisdom and the tenacity of chasing down sobriety. Quotes “Pretty much every time I drank, I had this weird physical reaction where I suddenly had this craving to continue drinking and couldn’t stop.” “Sobriety is just a biproduct of living the spiritual way of life.”“I chased after the program of action with a willingness that I had never been able to muster before.”Referred by: Instagram

vol 170. 2/2/2007 (Pat)

Another share full of soul and wisdom, strength and forgiveness. Vickie shares the truth of who and what she once was, and the beauty and grace of what and who she is today. A story you will not forget.Quotes “As long as I don’t pick it up, it won’t get me drunk, one day at a time.”“Talk about everything and drink over nothing.”“I am consciously living beyond my wildest dreams right now."Referred by: Deidre (vol. 151)

Another share full of soul and wisdom, strength and forgiveness. Vickie shares the truth of who and what she once was, and the beauty and grace of what and who she is today. A story you will not forget. Quotes “As long as I don’t pick it up, it won’t get me drunk, one day at a time.” “Talk about everything and drink over nothing.” “I am consciously living beyond my wildest dreams right now." Referred by: Deidre (vol. 151)

vol 169. 10/19/1994 (Vickie)

Get ready for a quick and soul-full share of passion and wisdom. A member of both AA and NA Anthony shares his real struggle and the real beauty of recovery and the 12 steps.Quotes “The need  had to become a want in my life.”“I always surrendered to the circumstance or situation, but never the problem . . . and once I surrendered to the problem—the situation, the pain, the negative consequences went away.”Referred by: Connie (vol. 146)

Get ready for a quick and soul-full share of passion and wisdom. A member of both AA and NA Anthony shares his real struggle and the real beauty of recovery and the 12 steps. Quotes “The need  had to become a want in my life.” “I always surrendered to the circumstance or situation, but never the problem . . . and once I surrendered to the problem—the situation, the pain, the negative consequences went away.” Referred by: Connie (vol. 146)

vol 168. 2/4/2021 (Anthony T.)

Kate is an example of maintaining the course of sobriety in the face of heartache and loss. She walks us through how she got sick and then better, and how she manages life today as an active member of AA.Quotes “All I had to do was stop using drugs, stop drinking, but I couldn’t and I didn’t understand why.”“I was just so beat up and willing to do whatever it took.”“I’ve been able to find my tribe . . . just by being myself.” Referred by: Christina (vol. 159)

Kate is an example of maintaining the course of sobriety in the face of heartache and loss. She walks us through how she got sick and then better, and how she manages life today as an active member of AA.Quotes “All I had to do was stop using drugs, stop drinking, but I couldn’t and I didn’t understand why.” “I was just so beat up and willing to do whatever it took.” “I’ve been able to find my tribe . . . just by being myself.” Referred by: Christina (vol. 159)

vol 167. 6/9/2017 (Kate R.)

Sober since entering the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous, Dan shares what he did and didn’t do well to get 8 years of sobriety. Dan shares with a sense of honor, privilege and duty to help the alcoholic that still suffers.Quotes “My drinking changed from habit to obsession.”“I couldn’t see my life with or without alcohol—and I didn’t know what to do.”“I definitely keep communication with other alcoholics on the priority list.”Referred by: Jeff C. (vol. 144)

Sober since entering the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous, Dan shares what he did and didn’t do well to get 8 years of sobriety. Dan shares with a sense of honor, privilege and duty to help the alcoholic that still suffers.Quotes “My drinking changed from habit to obsession.” “I couldn’t see my life with or without alcohol—and I didn’t know what to do.” “I definitely keep communication with other alcoholics on the priority list.” Referred by: Jeff C. (vol. 144)

vol 166. 2/1/2015 (Dan D.)

Kate B

At 29 years old, 27 weeks pregnant and 6 months sober, Kate shares her story of alcoholism, recovery and the magic of the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. Quotes “As soon as I introduced alcohol back in my life, I was moving the goal post again.”“The same energy that I had spent trying to drink successfully and normally, I had to give to the AA program.”Referred by: Alyssa (vol. 49)

At 29 years old, 27 weeks pregnant and 6 months sober, Kate shares her story of alcoholism, recovery and the magic of the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. Quotes “As soon as I introduced alcohol back in my life, I was moving the goal post again.”“The same energy that I had spent trying to drink successfully and normally, I had to give to the AA program.” Referred by: Alyssa (vol. 49)

vol 165. 12/19/2022 (Kate B.)

A third culture kid (TCK), Q. lived in his own world, and eventually created his own reality with alcohol and drugs. Only 110 days into sobriety, Q. brings honesty, reflection and hope to the table in this share. Quotes “I’m 110 days sober and I feel like I’m going for life.”“It was a learning process for sure, but it’s improved dramatically, I feel like I’m actually a husband and father now.”Referred by: Q. was referred by an anonymous KCB speaker 

A third culture kid (TCK), Q. lived in his own world, and eventually created his own reality with alcohol and drugs. Only 110 days into sobriety, Q. brings honesty, reflection and hope to the table in this share. Quotes “I’m 110 days sober and I feel like I’m going for life.” “It was a learning process for sure, but it’s improved dramatically, I feel like I’m actually a husband and father now.” Referred by: Q. was referred by an anonymous KCB speaker

vol 164. 2/6/2023 (Q.)

Consequences of drinking and the court system got Jessica to a year of sobriety. And in that year, she has found a new perspective on life, her future and her contributions. Quotes “I was able to really decide for myself that alcohol could not be a part of my future.”“I love knowing that I’m going to wake up sober, it’s my new favorite thing.”Referred by: Jessica is a KCB listener 

Consequences of drinking and the court system got Jessica to a year of sobriety. And in that year, she has found a new perspective on life, her future and her contributions. Quotes “I was able to really decide for myself that alcohol could not be a part of my future.” “I love knowing that I’m going to wake up sober, it’s my new favorite thing.”Referred by: Jessica is a KCB listener

vol 163. 3/9/2022 (Jessica W.)

With a very high bottom, it was hard for Paul to see himself as an alcoholic. But eventually life got painful enough for him to try something new and he gave the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous a chance. Quotes “I want to get closer to whatever changed me from not being able to go a day without a drink, to feeling somewhat tranquil today.”“I don’t think you get to say you’ve tried AA until you’ve been through all the steps thoroughly, with a sponsor, and you’re out there working with others.”Referred by: Paul is a KCB listener 

With a very high bottom, it was hard for Paul to see himself as an alcoholic. But eventually life got painful enough for him to try something new and he gave the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous a chance. Quotes “I want to get closer to whatever changed me from not being able to go a day without a drink, to feeling somewhat tranquil today.” “I don’t think you get to say you’ve tried AA until you’ve been through all the steps thoroughly, with a sponsor, and you’re out there working with others.” Referred by: Paul is a KCB listener

vol 162. 6/7/2020 (Paul H.)

Sober at 30 and raised in AA, the first 10 years of sobriety were rough on Elvira. However, today she is 16 years in and unrecognizable from the person she once was. Quotes “Doing it despite not wanting to do it, that’s really what saved me, and now there is no going back.”“Why don’t you try all 12 steps and see if you’re an alcoholic?”“AA really helped me with growing up.”Referred by: Tara C. (vol. 149)

Sober at 30 and raised in AA, the first 10 years of sobriety were rough on Elvira. However, today she is 16 years in and unrecognizable from the person she once was. Quotes “Doing it despite not wanting to do it, that’s really what saved me, and now there is no going back.” “Why don’t you try all 12 steps and see if you’re an alcoholic?” “AA really helped me with growing up.” Referred by: Tara C. (vol. 149)

vol 161. 11/17/2006 (Elvira)

We bring the AA Speaker to the microphone to record their story of recovery, creating “Speaker Tapes” for this generation. Website: KeepComingBack.net 

We bring the AA Speaker to the microphone to record their story of recovery, creating “Speaker Tapes” for this generation. Website: <a href="http://KeepComingBack.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KeepComingBack.net</a>

Keep Coming Back Podcast

Andrew shares his Experience, Strength and Hope; from growing up in Silicon Valley and working at Apple to homelessness, with grand mal seizures sprinkled throughout, Andrew finds himself having a spiritual experience that's one of a kind -- and has been sober since.  Quotes"I remember the feeling of shame, but also the desperation that I had to have a drink; there was nothing else more important.""I was the most stubborn guy, and that's no way to live, 'cause it will make you drink."

Andrew shares his Experience, Strength and Hope; from growing up in Silicon Valley and working at Apple to homelessness, with grand mal seizures sprinkled throughout, Andrew finds himself having a spiritual experience that's one of a kind -- and has been sober since.  Quotes "I remember the feeling of shame, but also the desperation that I had to have a drink; there was nothing else more important." "I was the most stubborn guy, and that's no way to live, 'cause it will make you drink."

vol 15. Sobriety Date 1/7/2004 (Andrew)

Kate bravely shares her Experience, Strength and Hope. After 8 years of sobriety she talked herself into drinking again, and she quickly found the obsession was back, and even more than ever—but Kate knows the solution is in the steps, the support in the rooms, and serenity in the service when we give back. Quotes"At that point I wanted to stop, I was praying to stop, but I couldn't stop.""It's the giving of the self, getting out of self, helping somebody else—that is what saves you."

Kate bravely shares her Experience, Strength and Hope. After 8 years of sobriety she talked herself into drinking again, and she quickly found the obsession was back, and even more than ever—but Kate knows the solution is in the steps, the support in the rooms, and serenity in the service when we give back. Quotes "At that point I wanted to stop, I was praying to stop, but I couldn't stop." "It's the giving of the self, getting out of self, helping somebody else—that is what saves you."

vol 12. Sobriety Date 10/18/2019 (Kate)

Christine shares her Experience, Strength and Hope; never belonging and almost walking away from Alcoholics Anonymous, Christine finds a home and a joy she didn’t think existed for her.Quote “I just killed time before I died, drinking; it was all I could do.”

Christine shares her Experience, Strength and Hope; never belonging and almost walking away from Alcoholics Anonymous, Christine finds a home and a joy she didn’t think existed for her.Quote “I just killed time before I died, drinking; it was all I could do.”

vol 9. Sobriety Date 9/9/2018 (Christine)

Margie shares her Experience, Strength and Hope; never feeling like she belonged and always feeling less than, she found her way to friends and comfort in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous. Quote “There was always this knowledge of Alcoholics Anonymous; this place where I could go."

Margie shares her Experience, Strength and Hope; never feeling like she belonged and always feeling less than, she found her way to friends and comfort in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous. Quote “There was always this knowledge of Alcoholics Anonymous; this place where I could go."

vol 8. Sobriety Date 7/23/2007 (Margie)

Gigi shares her Experience, Strength and Hope as she walks us through what the 12 steps mean to her and how they brought her to a life of peace and serenity. Quotes"Through the steps, I discovered I'm not a piece of shit, even though my behavior was embarrassing and made me feel awful . . . that behavior didn't come from my best self, it was based on old patterns and old conditioning." "This Higher Power thing is a stumbling block for some people, but for me, I think about it as: a power greater than my fears."

Gigi shares her Experience, Strength and Hope as she walks us through what the 12 steps mean to her and how they brought her to a life of peace and serenity. Quotes "Through the steps, I discovered I'm not a piece of shit, even though my behavior was embarrassing and made me feel awful . . . that behavior didn't come from my best self, it was based on old patterns and old conditioning." "This Higher Power thing is a stumbling block for some people, but for me, I think about it as: a power greater than my fears."

vol 19. Sobriety Date 1/11/1986 (Gigi)

Chad shares his Experience, Strength and Hope; living in a state of existence, one escape from reality after another, knowing no other way to live he finds the solution once again in the rooms of recovery. Quote "Once I put something into my body that makes me feel different, I don’t know when I’m going to stop."

Chad shares his Experience, Strength and Hope; living in a state of existence, one escape from reality after another, knowing no other way to live he finds the solution once again in the rooms of recovery. Quote "Once I put something into my body that makes me feel different, I don’t know when I’m going to stop."

vol 6. Sobriety Date 6/14/2019 (Chad)

Maureen shares her Experience, Strength and Hope; from drinking for fun to drinking alone, with anxiety-filled and regretful mornings, Maureen quickly found her way to Alcoholics Anonymous. Quote “I felt the depression set in, and the anxiety, and it was back. I hated the way I felt the next day, emotionally and mentally it was tearing me apart . . . I knew deep down I had to get sober.”

Maureen shares her Experience, Strength and Hope; from drinking for fun to drinking alone, with anxiety-filled and regretful mornings, Maureen quickly found her way to Alcoholics Anonymous. Quote “I felt the depression set in, and the anxiety, and it was back. I hated the way I felt the next day, emotionally and mentally it was tearing me apart . . . I knew deep down I had to get sober.”

vol 7. Sobriety Date 7/20/2018 (Maureen)

Dina shares her Experience, Strength and Hope; we hear her progressive journey from a drinking college girl, to a mom hiding alcohol, to a sober and happy member of Alcoholics Anonymous.Quote"We think we 'got this' until we don't."

Dina shares her Experience, Strength and Hope; we hear her progressive journey from a drinking college girl, to a mom hiding alcohol, to a sober and happy member of Alcoholics Anonymous. Quote "We think we 'got this' until we don't."

vol 3. Sobriety Date 10/27/2015 (Dina)

Autumn shares her Experience, Strength and Hope; raised in a home where drinking was a sin, to drinking to get drunk every time she drank -- we hear her new way of living. Quote"Every child deserves to have a sober parent."

Autumn shares her Experience, Strength and Hope; raised in a home where drinking was a sin, to drinking to get drunk every time she drank -- we hear her new way of living. Quote "Every child deserves to have a sober parent."

vol 5. Sobriety Date 9/27/2010 (Autumn)

Joey shares his Experience, Strength and Hope; from getting high at 9 years old to over 9 years of sobriety in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous.Quote"I just looked in the mirror one day and thought to myself, I can't do this anymore."

Joey shares his Experience, Strength and Hope; from getting high at 9 years old to over 9 years of sobriety in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous. Quote "I just looked in the mirror one day and thought to myself, I can't do this anymore."

vol 4. Sobriety Date 6/6/2010 (Joey)

Will shares his Experience, Strength and Hope; he gets real on his battle of relapse, job loss and brain cancer. Will demonstrates the beauty and peace of living life in sobriety by using the tools of Alcoholics Anonymous to maintain serenity. Quotes"Alcohol was a daily thing, and it had totally taken over; it was constant thoughts of getting through the day so I could drink again.""The only thing I did right [while relapsing], was I kept going back to meetings; I kept around long enough for the miracle to happen." 

Will shares his Experience, Strength and Hope; he gets real on his battle of relapse, job loss and brain cancer. Will demonstrates the beauty and peace of living life in sobriety by using the tools of Alcoholics Anonymous to maintain serenity. Quotes "Alcohol was a daily thing, and it had totally taken over; it was constant thoughts of getting through the day so I could drink again." "The only thing I did right [while relapsing], was I kept going back to meetings; I kept around long enough for the miracle to happen."

vol 16. Sobriety Date 1/1/2001 (Will)

Fred shares his Experience, Strength and Hope. After many years of trying and failing to get sober, he finds himself at a conference for Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA), with his mother. And has been sober since. We never know how or when we'll get sober; Fred's story is a beautiful example of not giving up before the miracle happens.Quotes"When I picked up a drink I didn't know when I would put it down, or how many I would drink, or what the consequences would be.""God pops up in strange ways that I never expected, and he shows up almost everywhere I look . . . and that produces a great, deep relaxation in me that no drug ever did, that I was always looking for in the drugs I used." 

Fred shares his Experience, Strength and Hope. After many years of trying and failing to get sober, he finds himself at a conference for Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA), with his mother. And has been sober since. We never know how or when we'll get sober; Fred's story is a beautiful example of not giving up before the miracle happens. Quotes "When I picked up a drink I didn't know when I would put it down, or how many I would drink, or what the consequences would be." "God pops up in strange ways that I never expected, and he shows up almost everywhere I look . . . and that produces a great, deep relaxation in me that no drug ever did, that I was always looking for in the drugs I used."

vol 17. Sobriety Date 11/10/1985 (Fred)

With almost 22 years of sobriety, Tammie shares her Experience, Strength and Hope. Life in sobriety isn't always smooth sailing; Tammie shows us how it's done using the simple and wise tools of Alcoholics Anonymous. Quotes"I've learned how to respond, not react, because now I'm pausing.""It's more important for us to feel than to think, 'cause where did our thinking get us?"

With almost 22 years of sobriety, Tammie shares her Experience, Strength and Hope. Life in sobriety isn't always smooth sailing; Tammie shows us how it's done using the simple and wise tools of Alcoholics Anonymous. Quotes "I've learned how to respond, not react, because now I'm pausing." "It's more important for us to feel than to think, 'cause where did our thinking get us?"

vol 13. Sobriety Date 12/26/1997 (Tammie)

Phillip Andrew

Phillip shares his Experience, Strength and Hope; losing his mother at 15, alcohol became his solution to hide, constantly feeling alone, and going downhill quickly, at 22 Phil learns to love himself and others in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous.Quote "That's the power of recovery, complete strangers gave me my life back."

Phillip shares his Experience, Strength and Hope; losing his mother at 15, alcohol became his solution to hide, constantly feeling alone, and going downhill quickly, at 22 Phil learns to love himself and others in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous.Quote "That's the power of recovery, complete strangers gave me my life back."

vol 11. Sobriety Date 1/28/2008 (Phillip Andrew)

Stuart shares his Experience, Strength and Hope as he explores the complexities of life after decades of sobriety.Quotes"Life is a little bit uncomfortable when you're always trying to fit in.""Being an alcoholic didn't excuse my behavior, but it certainly explained it."

Stuart shares his Experience, Strength and Hope as he explores the complexities of life after decades of sobriety. Quotes "Life is a little bit uncomfortable when you're always trying to fit in." "Being an alcoholic didn't excuse my behavior, but it certainly explained it."

vol 14. Sobriety Date 5/29/1986 (Stuart)

Brian shares his Experience, Strength and Hope; finding his love and life in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous, we hear how Brian survived his wife’s death and carried on for their boys, sober.Quote “We’re sick people trying to get better, not bad people trying to get good.”

Brian shares his Experience, Strength and Hope; finding his love and life in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous, we hear how Brian survived his wife’s death and carried on for their boys, sober. Quote “We’re sick people trying to get better, not bad people trying to get good.”

vol 10. Sobriety Date 7/21/2005 (Brian)

Kevin shares his Experience, Strength and Hope. It was the words "might" and "maybe" that got this young man of 23 years off the streets and into a life of sobriety, joy and love. An episode worth listening all the way through~Quotes"Alcoholics Anonymous didn't restrict my life, it expanded it."  "It's not my fault my mother abandoned me, but it's my responsibility to grow and heal as an adult; it's not my fault that my drinking turned into alcoholism, but it's my responsibility to clean up all these past mistakes."  

Kevin shares his Experience, Strength and Hope. It was the words "might" and "maybe" that got this young man of 23 years off the streets and into a life of sobriety, joy and love. An episode worth listening all the way through~ Quotes "Alcoholics Anonymous didn't restrict my life, it expanded it."   "It's not my fault my mother abandoned me, but it's my responsibility to grow and heal as an adult; it's not my fault that my drinking turned into alcoholism, but it's my responsibility to clean up all these past mistakes."

vol 18. Sobriety Date 1/1/1986 (Kevin)

Lydia shares her Experience, Strength and Hope; shortly after becoming a mother her family had an intervention, though it didn't immediately provide closure to her drinking, it did shift something in Lydia. It provided her with enough perspective to seek and ask for help from the rooms of AA. After wondering into her first AA meeting, Lydia was immediately struck with a power greater than herself. Quotes"I remember waking up thinking, I'm gonna get sober, I have to get sober; I don't know what that means, I don't know what AA is, but I heard about it. I had no idea it would mean the beginning of my entire life." "I never knew a moment of peace until I entered AA."

Lydia shares her Experience, Strength and Hope; shortly after becoming a mother her family had an intervention, though it didn't immediately provide closure to her drinking, it did shift something in Lydia. It provided her with enough perspective to seek and ask for help from the rooms of AA. After wondering into her first AA meeting, Lydia was immediately struck with a power greater than herself. Quotes "I remember waking up thinking, I'm gonna get sober, I have to get sober; I don't know what that means, I don't know what AA is, but I heard about it. I had no idea it would mean the beginning of my entire life."  "I never knew a moment of peace until I entered AA."

vol 25. Sobriety Date 9/11/1994 (Lydia)

Todd shares his Experience, Strength and Hope; it took more than 20 years of attending Alcoholics Anonymous before he became willing to do whatever it took to get and remain sober. Todd woke one morning with an almost sudden realization that he had to live the rest of his life sober, and so he began to do the work and work the program; he's been sober since.Quotes"I went to AA selfishly to manage my consequences and get what I wanted. The minute the meeting was over I went back to doing things the way I've always done them -- what's in it for me, I'll do it if I feel like it." "I'm incredibly grateful for Alcoholics Anonymous . . . if ever anyone earned the right to be barred from an AA meeting, it was me, but every time I'd come back, they'd smile and say Keep Coming Back."

Todd shares his Experience, Strength and Hope; it took more than 20 years of attending Alcoholics Anonymous before he became willing to do whatever it took to get and remain sober. Todd woke one morning with an almost sudden realization that he had to live the rest of his life sober, and so he began to do the work and work the program; he's been sober since. Quotes "I went to AA selfishly to manage my consequences and get what I wanted. The minute the meeting was over I went back to doing things the way I've always done them -- what's in it for me, I'll do it if I feel like it."  "I'm incredibly grateful for Alcoholics Anonymous . . . if ever anyone earned the right to be barred from an AA meeting, it was me, but every time I'd come back, they'd smile and say Keep Coming Back."

vol 24. Sobriety Date 8/24/2012 (Todd)

Kaleo shares his Experience, Strength and Hope; once completely hopeless and homeless, he's now sober in the program of Alcoholics Anonymous. Kaleo tells of his life today with a God of his understanding, how he stays in service and continues to keep his ego at bay. Quotes"I've come to learn that the void in my soul, this hole, is a god-shaped hole. And no matter how many other things [people/places/things] I put in there, it's never enough." "The program has offered me so much more than the freedom from the obsession to drink and use . . . I just wanted to stop drinking, and look at what has been given to me, so much more, I had no idea the blessings I would receive."

Kaleo shares his Experience, Strength and Hope; once completely hopeless and homeless, he's now sober in the program of Alcoholics Anonymous. Kaleo tells of his life today with a God of his understanding, how he stays in service and continues to keep his ego at bay. Quotes "I've come to learn that the void in my soul, this hole, is a god-shaped hole. And no matter how many other things [people/places/things] I put in there, it's never enough."  "The program has offered me so much more than the freedom from the obsession to drink and use . . . I just wanted to stop drinking, and look at what has been given to me, so much more, I had no idea the blessings I would receive."

vol 23. Sobriety Date 10/13/2011 (Kaleo)

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