AA Speaker - Jerry J. - Melbourne Beach, FL - 2005

AA Speaker - Jerry J. - Melbourne Beach, FL - 2005

Jerry J. from Lake Whitney, TX doing the steps at the Space Coast Roundup 2005 in Melbourne Beach, FL - February 2005

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Jerry spoke with humor and humility about nearly losing everything to alcohol before finding lasting sobriety on January 1, 1973, through the grace of God and the steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. He shared stories from his Texas upbringing—like his bulldog Patches and the “cattle trucks” of life—to illustrate the insanity of alcoholism and the futility of trying to control it. A lawyer by trade, he admitted to hiding behind rationalizations, burning his bed from "smoking drunk", and ignoring doctors’ warnings until he was forced to face reality. In AA, he learned that recovery is not about willpower but about surrender—discovering the truth of powerlessness, the obsession of the mind, and the allergy of the body. Through Steps One, Two, and Three, Jerry found that selfishness and self-centeredness were at the root of his troubles, and that turning his will and life over to a Higher Power brought freedom, humility, and spiritual awakening. His message showed the transformation from denial and self-will into a life anchored in honesty, connection, and a daily walk with God.

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