Bill K. — From Image to Acceptance | Together We Can, Detroit 1992
Updated: Aug 16
Bill K. — From Image to Acceptance | Together We Can, Detroit 1992
Speaker: Bill K / Bill K.
Gender: Male
AA member: Yes
From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Recording year: 1992
Exact date: Not stated in the transcript or current catalog information
Event: Together We Can ’92
Event location: Detroit, Michigan
AA history: Bill describes an unsuccessful first attempt at AA followed by a rapid return to severe drinking and drug use. After detox and a 28-day treatment program, he established the sobriety he describes in this recording.
Primary topic: Recovery from alcoholism and addiction; moving from image and external validation toward acceptance, self-esteem, and a meaningful life.
Additional themes: Growing up gay, coming out, gay bar culture, alcohol and drug addiction, relapse, detox and treatment, acceptance, intolerance and expectations, relationships, service, conferences, spirituality, and pursuing dreams in sobriety.
Explicit-content setting: Explicit – Yes. It isn't sexually graphic, but there is some profanity, discussion of sex and gay bar culture, drunk driving, heavy alcohol use, amphetamines and sedatives. I would use the Explicit designation to be safe.
Historical-language advisory: Probably not necessary. This is a historical recording and contains period references, but unlike some of the earlier tapes, I don't think a specific language warning is needed.
Transcript reviewed: Yes
AA speaker: Yes
Gender: Male
Bill K. — From Image to Acceptance | Together We Can, Detroit 1992
Bill K. — From Image to Acceptance | Together We Can, Detroit 1992
Bill K. — From Image to Acceptance | Together We Can, Detroit 1992
Bill K. — From Image to Acceptance | Together We Can, Detroit 1992