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The children of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Co-Founder Bob Smith, Smitty and Sue, talk about the day their father met Dr. Bill Wilson for the purpose of creating a group that could help alcoholics like themselves achieve sobriety. John Cyberling, who was present at the meeting, recounts how Smith and Wilson talked all night on their personal and religious experiences tackling alcoholism–and their decision to bring their combined wisdom to other alcoholics seeking help. The two created AA in 1935, in Akron, Ohio.

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Children of AA Co-Founder on its Creation appeared first on Witnify.

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Actor Anthony Hopkins describes what roller coaster ride his life was as a heavy drinker and explains why he’s just as thankful for his time drinking as he is for his eventually sobriety.

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Anthony Hopkins on His Alcohol Addiction appeared first on Witnify.

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Bill Wilson, a co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, recalls the first meeting he had with Dr. Bob Smith on May 12, 1935 that led to the creation of AA. He also explains how he came to terms with the idea of living a sober life.

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Bill Wilson on the Meeting That Created AA appeared first on Witnify.

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Clarence Snyder, the 40th person to join Alcoholics Anonymous explains how he helped the organization grow by making one simple change to their membership rules.

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40th AA Member Recommended Change to Grow appeared first on Witnify.