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EPISODE · Feb 25, 2026 · 45 MIN

Principles Before Personalities — AA Traditions Explained - AA Speaker - Richard E. - London, UK

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In this AA traditions workshop, Richard E. explains why unity, sponsorship, and the primary purpose of Alcoholics Anonymous determine whether a group survives or dies. Richard E. from London, UK speaking about the traditions at Hatfield group in Hatfield, UK - May 12th 2011 Visit our merch and help support the channel🧡 Sober Sunrise Merch Visit our website - Sober-Sunrise.com Richard E. shares a direct and often humorous workshop on the 12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous, explaining why AA survived while groups like the Washingtonians and the Oxford Group disappeared. He walks through unity, group conscience, sponsorship, anonymity, and the dangers of money, prestige, and outside influence. With stories about Bill Wilson, early AA history, and modern meetings, Richard reminds us that the common welfare must come first and that AA’s primary purpose is to carry a clear message of recovery through the 12 Steps. Music: Deep by KaizanBlu

In this AA traditions workshop, Richard E. explains why unity, sponsorship, and the primary purpose of Alcoholics Anonymous determine whether a group survives or dies. Richard E. from London, UK speaking about the traditions at Hatfield group in Hatfield, UK - May 12th 2011 Visit our merch and help support the channel🧡 Sober Sunrise Merch Visit our website - Sober-Sunrise.com Richard E. shares a direct and often humorous workshop on the 12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous, explaining why AA survived while groups like the Washingtonians and the Oxford Group disappeared. He walks through unity, group conscience, sponsorship, anonymity, and the dangers of money, prestige, and outside influence. With stories about Bill Wilson, early AA history, and modern meetings, Richard reminds us that the common welfare must come first and that AA’s primary purpose is to carry a clear message of recovery through the 12 Steps. Music: Deep by KaizanBlu

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