Sober Cast: An (unofficial) Alcoholics Anonymous Podcast AA Multiple Speakers: Myra D and Madison B (LGBTQ)
Jan 10, 2026
Myra D, a speaker from the Northwest Fellowship Of The Spirit Conference, delves into balancing serenity with the chaos of caregiving for aging parents, sharing personal anecdotes about gratitude and support. Madison B, a seasoned ER nurse and 27-year sober veteran of AA, opens up about her journey through addiction, gender transition, and the struggles of suicidal ideation. Both speakers emphasize the power of service in recovery and the importance of self-acceptance, offering heartfelt insights that resonate deeply within the LGBTQ community.
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Sobriety ≠ Spiritual Perfection
- Madison reflects that long-term sobriety doesn't equal spiritual perfection and comparison steals joy.
- She embraces being herself as the greatest gift AA gave her.
From Teen Use To Early Sobriety
- Madison recounts becoming sober at 21 after years of heavy drinking and drug use starting in her teens.
- She details family history of alcoholism and early trauma that shaped her path to addiction.
Early Gender Yearnings
- Madison shares childhood memories of wanting to be a girl and praying to God to become one.
- She connects that early gender dysphoria to lifelong feelings of being a 'freak' before recovery.
