Sober Cast: An (unofficial) Alcoholics Anonymous Podcast AA ESH: Sandy B - Telling His Story
Apr 18, 2025
Sandy B, a longtime AA speaker from Tampa who served in the Marines and rebuilt life after tragedy. He recounts family loss, military memories, and the moment alcohol derailed his flying career. He speaks about forgiveness, spiritual awakening, and how AA helped reshape his perception and restore relationships.
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Finding Barbie And The AA Memorial
- Sandy B describes finding his daughter Barbie deceased and how AA and family organized a large, loving memorial.
- He shares how Conway and other family members handled the crisis, turning grief into a celebration with 300 AA attendees.
Forgiveness Can Happen In The Moment
- Sandy B learned immediate forgiveness from watching grieving mothers and the Amish, realizing forgiveness can occur in the moment.
- He applied that lesson when Barbie died and consciously forgave the perpetrator immediately, leaving only sorrow to process.
Keep It Simple And Shorten Your Story
- Keep it simple is a core AA maxim that reduces room for rationalization and endless complication.
- Sandy B coaches sponsors to condense long explanations into two sentences to clarify thinking and recovery.