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Katie P. - AA Speaker - "Living the Solution Daily"

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• published: 16 Apr 2014
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One of my favorite speakers, and people in general, Katie P. shares her experience in recovery and how she became involved in the Program, and not just the fellowship. Her story really highlights the point that the cessation of our drinking is only the beginning. She has a wonderful energy and enthusiasm! I had the pleasure of meeting her and her husband Charlie a few years ago and they were absolutely delightful. After an incredibly long day of speaking and workshops, they were heading out of the hotel at about 10:30 or so. I stopped to thank them real quick and they talked to me for about 15 minutes even though they were tired and worn-out from a long day. They were SO warm and caring even under a great amount of fatigue! Such wonderful examples of living the program and incorporating it in to every aspect of their lives! Thank you so much Katie and Charlie! You can hear the workshop she refers to in the tape with Charlie P., Katie, and Chris R. here: http://youtu.be/jsqtwqMnL7s From the book Alcoholics Anonymous: "In spite of the great increase in the size and span of this Fellowship, at its core it remains simple and personal. Each day, somewhere in the world, recovery begins when one alcoholic talks with another alcoholic, sharing experience, strength, and hope." What is the Twelve Step Model? How is it a "treatment for alcoholism" or "alcohol abuse?" From Wikipedia: "A twelve-step program is a set of guiding principles (accepted by members as 'spiritual principles,' based on the approved literature) outlining a course of action for recovery from addiction, compulsion, or other behavioral problems. Originally proposed by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) as a method of recovery from alcoholism, the Twelve Steps were first published in the book Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How More Than One Hundred Men Have Recovered from Alcoholism in 1939. The method was then adapted and became the foundation of other twelve-step programs. Twelve-step methods have been adopted to address a wide range of substance-abuse and dependency problems." You can find out more at: http://www.aa.org - Alcoholics Anonymous Official Site (And as should be blatantly obvious, we are in no way affiliated with them or any other 12 step program. We are just looking to provide hope to those suffering from alcoholism or addiction.) "Addiction treatment" WORKS! There is addiction help out there and "addiction recovery" is possible. If you are battling "alcohol addiction" there are people who know EXACTLY what it is like! It is important to note there are several ways for one to address his or her "alcohol abuse treatment." "Substance abuse" is a very serious condition. Many need inpatient stays or counseling. The importance and purpose of this video, and all our other videos, is to show that recovery IS possible and to give hope to those who are struggling with substance abuse issues. Help IS out there! :) From the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous: "Abandon yourself to God as you understand God. Admit your faults to Him and to your fellows. Clear away the wreckage of your past. Give freely of what you find and join us. We shall be with you in the Fellowship of the Spirit, and you will surely meet some of us as you trudge the Road of Happy Destiny." Follow us on social media at: Twitter- http://www.twitter.com/odomtology Facebook- http://www.facebook.com/odomtology Pinterest- http://www.pinterest.com/odomtology Please share with anyone, anywhere at anytime! We listen to every speaker tape ourselves and can guarantee that it is QUALITY recovery material! :) Namaste, friends :) Channel Home- http://www.youtube.com/odomtologybooks