Bill K. — From Image to Acceptance | Together We Can, Detroit 1992

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• 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