Join Wayne Giles as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 1 AA session, Wayne explores the nature of the real alcoholic, someone who, once they start drinking, loses all control. He describes how this person may begin as a moderate drinker but eventually spirals into absurd and tragic behavior.

“One time, I came to at 2 o’clock in the morning, sitting in a Safeway parking lot, fixing my car stereo with no recollection of how I got there. I had to call someone because I didn’t know where I was. That’s a true story.”

Wayne shares his own experience, illustrating the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde transformation that defines the real alcoholic. He emphasizes that for some, it’s not just about being mildly in ...