AA Speaker - Rick K. - Edmonton, Alberta - 2008

Rick K. from Edmonton, Alberta speaking at the Edmonton Winter Roundup in Edmonton, Alberta - February 16th 2008 Drop a couple dollars in our virtual basket: Sober-Sunrise.com Rick shares his journey from a chaotic, alcohol-filled upbringing to a life of sobriety, guided by the steps of AA. Drinking was always central—bringing both excitement and destruction. Despite a loving marriage and career as a chef, his drinking spiraled into blackouts, DUIs, and broken trust, ultimately leading to separation from his wife, Joanne. Hitting rock bottom, physically ill and unable to stop, he found himself in AA, initially resistant but eventually embracing the steps. Working with a strong sponsor, Rick took Step 3 seriously, closed the back door to drinking, and found freedom through rigorous Step 4 and 5 work. Making amends, especially with his dying father, brought deep healing. Through AA’s guidance, he rebuilt his marriage, adopted a son, and later, miraculously, welcomed a biological son. A cancer scare tested his faith, but the program’s tools helped him find peace. Now, with decades of sobriety, Rick emphasizes the power of service, fellowship, and working the steps to build a life beyond his wildest dreams. Music: Deep by KaizanBlu