Welcome to episode 125 of the Recovery Show. This episode is brought to you by

Alice David, Melinda, and Sherry. They use the donation button on our website.

Thank you Alice, David, Melinda, and Sherry for your generous contributions.

This episode is for you.

We are friends and family members of Alcoholics and Attics who have found a path to serenity and happiness. We who live and So much depends on our own attitudes and we believe that changed attitudes can aid recovery.

Have you attended an Al-Anon or AA conference?

Maybe you went to the AA International Convention this year? Or do you wonder what's the big deal? What might

you bring home from a gathering of people in recovery? Today we will share some experiences

of attending recovery conventions. Before we begin, we would like to state that though we at the recovery show may be in a 12-step program,

we represent ourselves rather than the program.

During this show, we will share our own experiences as they relate to this topic of conferences and conventions.

The opinions expressed here are strictly those of the person who gave them take what you like and leave the rest.

We hope that you will find something in our sharing that speaks to your life.

My name is Spencer and I'm your host today.

Joining me today is Annie.

How are you doing today, Annie?

I'm great.

All right, and next to Annie is Alvin, how are you? I'm doing wonderful. Oh that's great.

So we're going to talk about recovery conventions because I know you guys have been to at least a couple

but before we start that, maybe you could say just a little

bit about yourself about what brings you into recovery or if you don't want to do you

don't have to. My name's Annie and I've been in the program a year as of today and what brought me into the program is a loved one of mine entered the other program and I thought

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