Bill W. — 18th Anniversary | The Sobriety That Made AA Possible (1952 Talk)

This is a rare and powerful recording of Bill W., co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, speaking on his 18th sobriety anniversary in 1952. Bill W.’s sobriety date is December 11, 1934 — the day his life changed forever. 🕰️ The Beginning of Everything Before Alcoholics Anonymous existed… There was one man who stayed sober. Just five months later — on Mother’s Day, May 12, 1935 — Bill met Dr. Bob in Akron, Ohio. That meeting would become the beginning of Alcoholics Anonymous. 🧠 What This Talk Represents This 1952 recording is more than a reflection on time. It is: • A look back at 18 years of continuous sobriety • A reminder of what was required to build AA from nothing • A testament to the power of one person staying sober long enough to help another 🕊️ Why This Matters Without Bill W.’s sobriety… There is no meeting with Dr. Bob. There is no Alcoholics Anonymous. This is the sobriety that made recovery possible for millions. 🌎 A Living Legacy From a hospital room in 1934… to a meeting on Mother’s Day 1935… to a worldwide Fellowship… This is where it began. 🔊 About Recovery Speakers Recovery Speakers is dedicated to preserving and sharing the voices that shaped recovery — from founders like Bill W. to those who continue to carry the message today. Learn more about us: https://recoveryspeakers.com https://linktree.com/recoveryspeakers #AAHistory #AA #Recovery #Sober #Sobriety #12Steps #AlcoholicsAnonymous