AA Speaker - Bill C. - Springfield, MO - 2009

Bill C. from Torrance, CA speaking at the Heart of the Ozarks convention in Springfield, MO - November 11th 2009 Visit our website - Sober-Sunrise.com Bill C. shares on his decades of experience in Alcoholics Anonymous, reflecting on the foundational role of sponsorship and the transformative power of service to others. Framed by emotional stories of caregiving and loss, he underscores that true sobriety and growth come not from passive meeting attendance but from action, vulnerability, and genuine connection—especially through sponsoring and being sponsored. Drawing on AA history, including the Akron Manual and Gresham’s Law, he challenges complacency in the fellowship and calls for authentic commitment. Bill’s journey—from a self-seeking newcomer to a compassionate leader—reminds us that healing comes not through isolation but through courageous service and showing up when it matters most. Music: Deep by KaizanBlu