From Skid Row Dumpster to 47 Years Sober | AA Speaker Wayne B.
From living in a dumpster on Skid Row to over four decades sober, Wayne B.’s story is a powerful testament to spiritual awakening and long-term recovery. Sober since November 8, 1977, Wayne shares how severe trauma, 17 institutionalizations, and deep addiction were transformed through the Twelve Steps, service, and unwavering faith. 🔔 Subscribe for daily AA Speakers & 24/7 Sober content 🌅🧡 Wayne B. from Santa Monica, CA speaking at Summerfest 44 in Eugene, OR - July 16th 2021 Visit our website - Sober-Sunrise.com (http://sober-sunrise.com) Wayne B. speaks with deep reverence for the long arc of recovery, having been sober since November 8, 1977. His journey—from living in a dumpster on Skid Row to becoming a police officer and respected AA speaker—is a testament to the enduring power of spiritual awakening and service. Diagnosed and institutionalized 17 times before finding recovery, Wayne shares candidly about overcoming severe trauma, addiction, delusion, and the labels others placed on him. He credits the “three-legged stool” of AA—recovery, unity, and service—with transforming his life, emphasizing that long-term sobriety reveals deeper truths over time. Wayne's story is not only one of resilience and transformation but also of deep humility, spiritual awakening, and a relentless dedication to giving back. His life reminds us that healing is possible, that we are not what we've done, and that real change comes through the steps, one day at a time. Music: Deep by KaizanBlu WATCH NEXT: When Willpower Finally Failed Me: AA Speaker - Stephen B: • When Willpower Finally Failed Me: AA Speak... Untreated Sobriety Is Still Alcoholism: AA Speaker - Chris S: • Untreated Sobriety Is Still Alcoholism: AA... The Day I Couldn’t Swallow My Last Drink: AA Speaker - Mack B: • The Day I Couldn’t Swallow My Last Drink: ... FULL PLAYLIST: Best AA Speaker Meetings: • Best AA Speakers – Experience, Strength & ... #SoberSunrise #AASpeaker #RecoveryStories #Sobriety #BehavioralHealth 📖 Full transcript & show notes: https://sober-sunrise.com/aa-speaker-...

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