They Stopped In Time - being young and sober in Alcoholics Anonymous

This episode features a conversation with Holly, a member of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), discussing her journey into AA, the Young Person's Subcommittee, the YPLO role, her experience as a young person in sobriety, the impact of the YPLO role, its interaction with other service positions, the benefits of ensuring a voice for young people in AA, and observations on safeguarding and modernization in AA. The conversation highlights the importance of service in AA and the positive impact of the YPLO role on young people in recovery.TakeawaysService in AA is a vital part of recoveryThe Young Person's Liaison Officer (YPLO) role has had a positive impact on young people in recoveryChapters00:00 Observations on Safeguarding and Modernization in AA

Trigger warning; mentions of addiction and suicidal thoughts.In this episode of 'They Stopped in Time,' host Michael P. welcomes guest Ben, who shares his journey of overcoming alcoholism. Ben discusses his early exposure to alcohol, the impact it had on his life, and his eventual path to recovery through Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). He highlights the importance of community support, the transformative power of AA, and offers advice to those struggling with alcohol addiction.

Many of us are only sober today because someone else who got sober carried the message to us. This episode focusses on the importance of carrying the message and how young people are uniquely situated to be of maximum use to other young people struggling with alcoholism.This episode sees- An announcment about the date of the next Young Persons' Roadshow that will take place in Glasgow,- A main share from a Regional Young Person's Liaison Officer- A great discussion on the benefits and importance of carrying the messageReach out to [email protected] if you have any questions about the roadshow or anything we discuss in the show.

In the first episode of They Stopped In Time, a podcast about being young and sober within Alcoholics Anonymous we do a few things.1. Introduce the Young Person's subcommittee and explain who we are, what we do and why we've set up the podcast2. Look behind the curtain of what it's like at an AA meeting by listening to a main share from Will who got sober at 273. Have a discussion about what it's like at your first meeting and the unique challenges of getting sober at a young age.To reach out to us about anything you hear in the podcast email such as joining the subcommittee, getting involved in service or getting to a meeting email [email protected] visit https://alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/ to find a meeting near you.For more information on the Cardiff Roadshow on Aprill 22nd 2023 email [email protected]

Being young and in AA rocks let's you live life to the fullest, and that includes dating sober. This episode sees- the Young Persons' Subcommittee of Alcoholics Anonymous update on the recent Young Persons' Roadshow in Cardiff,- A main share from a Young Person's Liaison Officer- A juicy discussion on dating in recovery