Thank you for posting these videos. Im a member of AA and I have been sober since August 1980. Now I am getting old and unable to get to meetings on a regular basis, so these videos help me to achieve another sober day. Thank you.
I am 5 days sober and have come to the realization my life depends on the AA programs/people. I am extremely grateful to hear people like Anthony Hopkins speak of his struggles. It makes me feel not so lonely in this disease.
39:35 .... I was 6 months sober, thinking of drinking, don't know why but I listened to this audio instead. I got sober at the clubhouse in Kissimmee, and as soon as I heard him mention it I jumped up, not wanting to drink anymore. We are truly the luckiest people alive. Thanks for keeping me sober, Tony. It's been nearly nine years since I have had a drink. Thanks to AA and God.
I never imagined that this extremely talented actor had the same problem as me, I'm so grateful that Sir Anthony Hopkins spoke on this. It just shows that no matter who you are, booze can destroy you if you don't abstain from it.
I think you should refer to him as Tony H......... I think that is what he would prefer. I heard another very famous actor one night at a meeting in LA say "I have never once broken my anonymity. But tonight, you will break it for me when you tell your friends that you were in a meeting with me." Sadly........he was totally right. When we tell people not in AA about who we see in meetings, we are the ones breaking the Tradition of anonymity.
@@kennethrjackman6563 I cant understand how I personally would start telling others who I meet at a meeting? Im new in this and I am freezing with a horrible withdrawals. I have to fight each day to go to a meeting, Im so grateful you guys in the AA and NA exist!
Isn't it amazing to realize this is what Anthony Hopkins really sounds like. The man and not the actor. At ease being himself with his AA family. That's the extraordinary magic of AA.
I love listening to people in recorvey not sober that have years under there belt sober is ok but rrecorvery is where it's at great talk thanks for putting this & the rest it makes me not alone even when I am
im debi,14 years recoveing alcholic now 2014.this is so awesome tobable to listen on my laptop if icant make it to a meeting i can do this and not leave myhome thank u so very much whom ever discovered this great idea. debi fry
Fantastic im just over a yr sober, and I've just started listening to these, and I heard him say something, which I may of heard before during meetings or in general, but it made me understand something a friend says, and how wrong he is in saying so, thanks...
I couldn't see my life with or without alcohol or drugs and I was nervous breakdown crazy in conflict but I knew I either had to surrender or die because I was on my way there if I kept going the way I was going and that's why I went to 12 step meetings in the first place because I couldn't control something that was controlling my every decision, so I did what was suggested in the rooms of A.A. at the time, prayer, big book, look for sponsor ect, but at the bottom line it was only the first 2 that worked, the fellowship just gave the typical suggestions, I finally was guided by God and his angels to a Big Book step study group which turned everything around for me because I was willing, this was in 1990. Now I just study and practice A Course In Miracles because it's the only thing that resonates with me. Turns out that for me the steps, the fellowship, and the rest of what A.A. "is" are just pointers to what The Real Deal is, necessary tools to move from pain to Enlightenment. in the end the "Group Of Drunks" the chips and the rest of A.A. are all just illusions, because love is all there is, so, as arrogant as this may sound I've accepted God for them, because if I told them The Truth well...they just wouldn't accept it. Together We Ascend; Adrian
Adrian Lee I relate a lot. T took me 3 tries...and now I could imagine my life with my program. Being able to quit drugs and alcohol is a miracle but the change in my mind is priceless.
thank you for sharing. I shall add this to my library of speaker tapes; we truly are, all of us, so very much alike...add great humor to the great sorrow, or what could have been, until we come to believe. Cut down? My friends had asked me to slow down...lol....my brakes were broken. nothing but an entire reverse direction, change of ideas , come to find faith, of some sort....
My sponsor gave me these tapes around 2004/2005. That's about the only thing I got from A.A. lol I mean, I was sober for 5 years, but broke down and became normal again. lol
When it comes down to it is the "skill" of overcoming addiction being able to See triggers in real time and say "no!" ? (-whether its with help of steps and prayer or whatever)
There is a spiritual force that steps in to run the show when we cannot, its not willpower, Intelligence, wisdom its- G-ood O-rderly D-irection that dwells within after we surrender to that force of Love.
Yeah. It sure does sound like Anthony Hopkins! But then, we know there are quite a few good impersonators. Regardless, I don't think he's said anything that isn't helpful and consistent with the program. And that supports it's value.
Hard to be anonymous for some of us. It can be a HUGE handicap sometimes. Next time, I'm gonna assume a fake name? Nah, just kidding :-) Progress NOT perfection! lol
Did you have Sir Anthony's permission to post this video? Or any other video? Because if what I know is true, you're the reason he can no longer go on the speaker's circuit. You've broken his anonymity. And that's unacceptable.
Monica Richardson do you mean drinking or sobriety. Because I didn't hear anything but a story. Take it for what you will. He's definitely no expert on anything I'd imagine
Doesn't make him an expert. But he's not speaking as an expert. He's speaking as someone who can testify to what AA has done for him. And considering he now has 45+ years of sobriety........I think he's definitely got what it takes to be a featured speaker.
Thank you for posting these videos.
Im a member of AA and I have been sober since August 1980.
Now I am getting old and unable to get to meetings on a regular basis, so these videos help me to achieve another sober day.
Thank you.
No problem, it's comments like this that keep us going, and that's what it's all about!
God
Thank you for listening :) Here's another talk by Anthony H. if you haven't heard it yet. th-cam.com/video/kTUlsMqMKwg/w-d-xo.html
Staying Safe, that's US today. You are Never Alone Never Again through God's Grace and Mercy WE have aged.
I am 5 days sober and have come to the realization my life depends on the AA programs/people. I am extremely grateful to hear people like Anthony Hopkins speak of his struggles. It makes me feel not so lonely in this disease.
I am an alcoholic and I have been sober for nearly 7 months with the AA fellowship. I listen to this video often. It's everything to me ❤
39:35 .... I was 6 months sober, thinking of drinking, don't know why but I listened to this audio instead. I got sober at the clubhouse in Kissimmee, and as soon as I heard him mention it I jumped up, not wanting to drink anymore. We are truly the luckiest people alive. Thanks for keeping me sober, Tony. It's been nearly nine years since I have had a drink. Thanks to AA and God.
I am an alcoholic and ODAAT I am 1 year sober. I listen to this speech often. It's everything ❤❤❤
I never imagined that this extremely talented actor had the same problem as me, I'm so grateful that Sir Anthony Hopkins spoke on this. It just shows that no matter who you are, booze can destroy you if you don't abstain from it.
Here's another talk by Anthony H. if you haven't heard it yet. th-cam.com/video/kTUlsMqMKwg/w-d-xo.html
I think you should refer to him as Tony H......... I think that is what he would prefer. I heard another very famous actor one night at a meeting in LA say "I have never once broken my anonymity. But tonight, you will break it for me when you tell your friends that you were in a meeting with me." Sadly........he was totally right. When we tell people not in AA about who we see in meetings, we are the ones breaking the Tradition of anonymity.
@@kennethrjackman6563 I cant understand how I personally would start telling others who I meet at a meeting? Im new in this and I am freezing with a horrible withdrawals. I have to fight each day to go to a meeting, Im so grateful you guys in the AA and NA exist!
Yeah
Very true! The disease doesn’t discriminate!
Thank you, Mr Hopkins. I love your story.
Isn't it amazing to realize this is what Anthony Hopkins really sounds like. The man and not the actor. At ease being himself with his AA family. That's the extraordinary magic of AA.
Feliz 24 horas compañeros
Yes definitely I didn’t know he went to AA
Just marvelous
I always loved Anthony H as an actor, but now I have so much more respect for him!
Thanks for Sharing Tony. Glad to be Here and 15 Months Sober. Keep On...Keeping On...ODAAT.
I love listening to people in recorvey not sober that have years under there belt sober is ok but rrecorvery is where it's at great talk thanks for putting this & the rest it makes me not alone even when I am
Thanks needed this
Beautiful,inspirational,humble man.Helping other recovering alcoholics.Giving back as he has been Blessed. Thanks for sharing.
Love these meetings
im debi,14 years recoveing alcholic now 2014.this is so awesome tobable to listen on my laptop if icant make it to a meeting i can do this and not leave myhome thank u so very much whom ever discovered this great idea. debi fry
Here's another talk by Anthony H. if you haven't heard it yet. th-cam.com/video/kTUlsMqMKwg/w-d-xo.html
One prayer at a time for a Group Of Drunks like us...
Tony H. Bless you and thank you as well to the people sharing this message.
Fantastic im just over a yr sober, and I've just started listening to these, and I heard him say something, which I may of heard before during meetings or in general, but it made me understand something a friend says, and how wrong he is in saying so, thanks...
love you for improving your life.
I really love this story.
Thank you, SO much!
Thank You for not doing a drunk-a-log. It was easy to listen and to identify.
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you
Great aa speaker meeting.
This is fantastic.
I couldn't see my life with or without alcohol or drugs and I was nervous breakdown crazy in conflict but I knew I either had to surrender or die because I was on my way there if I kept going the way I was going and that's why I went to 12 step meetings in the first place because I couldn't control something that was controlling my every decision, so I did what was suggested in the rooms of A.A. at the time, prayer, big book, look for sponsor ect, but at the bottom line it was only the first 2 that worked, the fellowship just gave the typical suggestions,
I finally was guided by God and his angels to a Big Book step study group which turned everything around for me because I was willing, this was in 1990. Now I just study and practice A Course In Miracles because it's the only thing that resonates with me. Turns out that for me the steps, the fellowship, and the rest of what A.A. "is" are just pointers to what The Real Deal is, necessary tools to move from pain to Enlightenment. in the end the "Group Of Drunks" the chips and the rest of A.A. are all just illusions, because love is all there is, so, as arrogant as this may sound I've accepted God for them, because if I told them The Truth well...they just wouldn't accept it.
Together We Ascend; Adrian
Adrian Lee I relate a lot. T took me 3 tries...and now I could imagine my life with my program. Being able to quit drugs and alcohol is a miracle but the change in my mind is priceless.
Thanks Tony
Great Listening!
Buenas tardes grupo Vancouver
Saludos a todos...☕
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thank you for sharing. I shall add this to my library of speaker tapes; we truly are, all of us, so very much alike...add great humor to the great sorrow, or what could have been, until we come to believe. Cut down? My friends had asked me to slow down...lol....my brakes were broken. nothing but an entire reverse direction, change of ideas , come to find faith, of some sort....
Here's another talk by Anthony H. if you haven't heard it yet. th-cam.com/video/kTUlsMqMKwg/w-d-xo.html
Thankyou,
this is so helpful for me
Still cant believe Anthony Hopkins is an alcoholic. Its like the best thing that ever happened for alcoholism.
My sponsor gave me these tapes around 2004/2005. That's about the only thing I got from A.A. lol I mean, I was sober for 5 years, but broke down and became normal again. lol
I am proud of you.
When it comes down to it is the "skill" of overcoming addiction being able to See triggers in real time and say "no!" ? (-whether its with help of steps and prayer or whatever)
There is a spiritual force that steps in to run the show when we cannot, its not willpower, Intelligence, wisdom its-
G-ood
O-rderly
D-irection
that dwells within after we surrender to that force of Love.
good talk
ronnie s. san angelo looking for speaker for concho valley conference may 5,6,&7 2017. would love to have A. Hopkins
Fantastic x
Wow, I also began my journey by going to central office first.
❤❤❤❤❤
Is that Anthony Hopkins?
+Ben Anderson yup
Here's another talk by Anthony H. if you haven't heard it yet. th-cam.com/video/kTUlsMqMKwg/w-d-xo.html
Yeah. It sure does sound like Anthony Hopkins! But then, we know there are quite a few good impersonators. Regardless, I don't think he's said anything that isn't helpful and consistent with the program. And that supports it's value.
What moves was he in?
Hard to be anonymous for some of us. It can be a HUGE handicap sometimes. Next time, I'm gonna assume a fake name? Nah, just kidding :-) Progress NOT perfection! lol
Sometimes I announce I'm anonymous
Stewardess quote is spot o n funny identification x
Fantastic
@DarrenRhinehardt Yo lump is my bro from long ago. Where did he go?
brillant
life without drugs as my solution is great.
when is this from?
Nicole Yonnotti Circa 1997 based on his timeline given in his share
Listen to him again and you will hear when it was spoken.
Last time I heard him in Manhattan Beach got sober because they had tequila United States that's why he came here from England for the 1st reason
Listen to the real actor's in the background
I recognize the voice. 🤓
That got reaally weird at the end
hey tony
I bet Sir Anthony H is speaking a the big AA meeting in heaven. God bless
he's still alive
He's still alive and kicking, Cheri Fitzgerald. :) Thank God for that.
He is alive and sober
In heaven? Are you drunk? He's still alive.
Not only is he alive.... he won another Oscar!
Hannibal lector
Did you have Sir Anthony's permission to post this video? Or any other video? Because if what I know is true, you're the reason he can no longer go on the speaker's circuit. You've broken his anonymity. And that's unacceptable.
He didn't mention his full name once. And the posting doesn't list his full name. YOU have broken his anonymity by identifying him.
Love this man- but just because he is a famous actor does not make him an expert. Watch a New Documentary called The 13th Step on Amazon.
Monica Richardson expert on what?
Monica Richardson do you mean drinking or sobriety. Because I didn't hear anything but a story. Take it for what you will. He's definitely no expert on anything I'd imagine
Just sounded like a testimony to me
I do not hear him saying he is an "expert" alcoholic.
Doesn't make him an expert. But he's not speaking as an expert. He's speaking as someone who can testify to what AA has done for him. And considering he now has 45+ years of sobriety........I think he's definitely got what it takes to be a featured speaker.
Cockadoodle dont
lol
Shortydog1
Who is breaking our Anonymity. This is not right .
Read up. He has said he is happy with sharing his story.
Cockadoodle do os
He is sharing his experience hope and strength
Anonymous?????
Who are these anonymity breakers.
Anonymity !!!!!!
Read up. He has said he is happy with sharing his story.
Cockadoodle dont
Tony H. The limey tequila cowboy no anonymity broken.
AA is for quiters, LOL
Troll.
The best kind 😎
NA>AA
Jt Boy78 Depends on one's perspective
Jt Boy78 they are both the same beautiful solution
Thank you