AA Speaker - Scott R. - Oakland, CA - 2007

Scott R. from Van Nuys, CA speaking at the East Bay Roundup in Oakland, CA - May 20th 2007 Visit our website - Sober-Sunrise.com Scott R. blends biting humor with raw vulnerability, tracing a journey from delusion and destruction to spiritual renewal and purpose. With a sobriety date of April 22, 1985, Scott speaks candidly about the devastating impact his addiction had on his family—particularly his sons—and how AA offered not just relief from drinking but a complete design for living. He challenges clichés, calls out superficial spirituality, and emphasizes deep honesty and humility in recovery. Despite intense pain, psychiatric struggles, and spiritual confusion, Scott ultimately reclaimed his humanity and rebuilt his life through the 12 Steps, sponsorship, and a higher power he still doesn't claim to fully understand—but which he trusts. His story is a poignant reminder that the real miracle of AA lies not in staying dry, but in the transformation of character, connection, and daily renewal. Music: Deep by KaizanBlu