# AA Was Almost Lost Before the Traditions Saved It - AA Speaker - James M.

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Podcast: [Sober Sunrise - AA Speaker Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sober-sunrise-aa-speaker-podcast-7161561)
Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://sober-sunrise.podbean.com/e/aa-was-almost-lost-before-the-traditions-saved-it-aa-speaker-james-m/
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Duration seconds: 4744

## Resource

James M. says AA did not survive because alcoholics got organized, it survived because they finally learned what could destroy them. ☀️ Sober Sunrise Episode ArchiveMore AA speaker tapes and recovery stories:https://sober-sunrise.com/episodes 🧡 Sober Sunrise MerchShirts, mugs, and recovery-inspired gear:https://sober-sunrise.com/merch 🌴 Sober Sunrise NewsletterWeekly AA speaker picks, recovery reflections, and updates:https://sober-sunrise.com/newsletter In this AA traditions workshop, James M. mixes his own recovery story with the history of how Alcoholics Anonymous found its footing, from early failure and spiritual desperation to the first meetings, the writing of the Big Book, explosive growth, group chaos, and the principles that kept AA from collapsing like earlier movements. He also talks about losing his family, career, and direction before learning that when he put AA first, everything else in his life had a chance to come back. James M. from Breaux Bridge, LA speaking at the AA's 73rd Anniversary in Galliano, LA - June 14th 2008 Music: Deep by KaizanBlu

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