In a meeting, a newcomer shows up and rewinds everyone back to Step 1, sparking raw conversations about humility, belonging, and why it’s harder to return after you’ve drifted away. Sometimes the hardest part is walking back through the door a second time. One Tuesday night can change an entire week.

02:01 - A powerful meeting sparks the idea to record raw, in-the-moment stories

04:31 - The impact of hearing long-term sobriety from those ahead of you

07:21 - Why newcomers shift the focus back to Step 1

10:15 - Bringing faith into AA spaces without holding back

16:04 - Why we keep going to meetings when others drift away

25:01 - The deeper the bottom, the more likely the commitment

29:15 - Why the second meeting can be harder than the first

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