Matt H. - AA Speaker - "Recovery, my new and wonderful life!"

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  • čas přidán 7. 06. 2015
  • Funny and powerful story by one of my new favorite AA speakers, Matt H. shares a message of depth and weight recounting his vicious struggle with alcoholism and the redemptive and graceful power of the twelve step process. A special thanks to Joy M. and Matt H. for introducing me to this awesome share. I love hearing such clarity and impassioned sharing about someone's experience. This is a MUST LISTEN type of share.
    Matt has a great speaking style, he has a great sense of timing and wit. Also the way he articulates alcoholism and recovery is very powerful and engaging. The first time I listened to the tape, I put it on, and the hour and a half flew by, I was glued to my headphones. If you are looking for some awesome experience, strength, and hope that is sure to inspire and entertain you, this is the speaker for you!
    Addiction treatment WORKS! The Twelve Step Model has been utilized as a treatment for alcohol abuse and alcoholism since 1935. It is extremely important to know that help IS out there and addiction recovery is possible. If you are battling alcoholism, drug addiction, addiction or any other form of addictive behavior, there are people who know EXACTLY what it is like!
    You can find out more at: www.aa.org - Alcoholics Anonymous Official Site - As should be blatantly obvious, we are in no way affiliated with them or any other Twelve Step Program. We are just looking to provide hope to those suffering from alcoholism or addiction.
    It is important to note there are several ways for one to address his or her alcohol abuse treatment. Substance abuse is a very serious condition and has become an epidemic in today's world. Many people suffering with substance abuse need treatment, such as inpatient stays, rehab, or counseling. The importance and purpose of this video, and all our other videos, is to show that recovery IS possible and to give hope to those who are struggling with alcohol and drug addiction issues. Help IS out there!
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Komentáře • 71

  • @chrischampagne
    @chrischampagne Před 6 měsíci +3

    🔥 brutally honest share of experience and how the answer is in the work. I grew up in New England and worked in Boston for years. Hope that Matt is still doing well.✌️ happy 2024 and bless you all.

  • @mojo_sports
    @mojo_sports Před 4 měsíci +2

    I got sober at 23. I’m 29 now still the same date.
    I listened to this talk when I was new 30 days in. 6 years later… I still get something out of it.
    Rinse and repeat. If your struggling just know you’re not alone. This program gave me this life. I owe my life to aa and god’s kids. Never forget where I came from. ❤

  • @dtschuor459
    @dtschuor459 Před 2 dny

    This was not my experience, but in some ways, it DOES parallel my experience.
    The difference was, stayed away from opiates, meetings and not drinking was pretty effective for me for months and months at a time.
    What finally stopped the relapse cycle for me was when I finally began to understand what “the work” of achieving “happy, joyous, and free” really was. That took way too many years, but I’m grateful I finally made it. It was disheartening along the way, but I got lucky. I refused to quit trying, despite failure after failure.
    I’m so glad this lead is here and this alcoholic is as brutally honest and clear as he is. I hope other people can learn what they need to know from this share.
    Thank you to Matt, and thank you to those who created this upload. 💜☮️

  • @randallkorf4888
    @randallkorf4888 Před 9 lety +44

    This guy gets it. Like very few I've ever heard

  • @bigjims724
    @bigjims724 Před 8 lety +57

    I was blessed to have God put Matty in my path. He introduced me to AA, the 12 Steps, and a better way of life. I will be a year sober in two weeks and my life is better than I could ever have imagined. The promise of freedom has come true for me

    • @trayegreen7633
      @trayegreen7633 Před 7 lety +1

      I'm trying to get a hold of matt h. to talk to him about speaking at a conference we are having. can you help me with that?

    • @kool7862
      @kool7862 Před 4 lety

      Well done 👍👌👌👌

    • @stop5gnowandrespectlife394
      @stop5gnowandrespectlife394 Před 3 lety

      @@trayegreen7633
      I guess not. So sad.
      I hope you're doing well.

    • @tarahwomack8403
      @tarahwomack8403 Před 6 měsíci

      @@trayegreen7633w w

  • @ChandlerBartow
    @ChandlerBartow Před 3 lety +22

    The ability to put the feeling of untreated alcoholism into words is beautiful if you have this disease. He captures my experience with this program like no other thank you Matt

  • @anthonywhitney2374
    @anthonywhitney2374 Před 2 lety +4

    Never have I been able to identify so much with someone as with Matt,thank you so very much

  • @patricialyngreen4493
    @patricialyngreen4493 Před 4 měsíci +1

    AMAZING MATT You impress the heck out of me, Thank God you were able to share your story,

  • @idfkphillip
    @idfkphillip Před rokem +3

    Holy shit Matt 🔥 .. Refreshing talk

  • @mattgraves3709
    @mattgraves3709 Před 4 lety +14

    Very good talk. I have heard all the greats and Matt H. just blew my mind.

  • @ronaldsolberg6231
    @ronaldsolberg6231 Před 6 lety +33

    For people who think they cant stop drinking. I started drinking in High school every weekend. the first time I was drunk I was about 9. I drank quite heavy from 25 until 44 when I quit. That was the last sat of Aug.1985. I'm now 76 and have not even had a smell of booze because I have it carved in my head what would happen if I took one sip. I managed to hold down jobs etc(not all as I was fired more than once) as I would do a lot of sub-contracting work roofing. But in my drinking days I had quite a few dwi's, spent time in jails, My paycheck went to lawyers in order to stay out of jail. But what I want to say and hope I can just help at least one person, please quit drinking. There's just so much in life without booze. My thirty two years of not drinking started with the first day.

    • @patriciasmith5213
      @patriciasmith5213 Před 5 lety +8

      You are an inspiration.....65 days sober here but my story is your story. Gives me hope.

    • @stop5gnowandrespectlife394
      @stop5gnowandrespectlife394 Před 3 lety +3

      Ronald Solberg. My AA Bday is July 4 1985. One day at a time! Working the steps over and over again is so amusing and rewarding. Self knowledge and talking with God rules the day ❤️

    • @Mandalas12
      @Mandalas12 Před 11 měsíci +3

      The solution is in the 12 steps!

    • @christinaherring3479
      @christinaherring3479 Před 24 dny

      I don't know how old this recording was & u might not get it. I just wanted you to know Good Service for us suffering. I thank you❤❤❤❤

  • @sanjake67
    @sanjake67 Před 4 lety +12

    I loved his message and that he talked the "solution". Some open meetings just make me feel worse. Matt was very articulate and funny! Great story!

  • @bkipp
    @bkipp Před 5 lety +4

    Thank you so much for posting this.

  • @aronsonk7728
    @aronsonk7728 Před 8 lety +4

    I'm a big fan of Matty. Great message but beyond that great person.

  • @NoOne-go6tc
    @NoOne-go6tc Před 2 lety +3

    I listened to this share almost daily. I ended up doing 108 meetings in 90 days. I am about to share in front of 100 people on Tue. 12 steps later, 7 months later I still listen to this before bed. It seemed so magical thinking of what it would be like to hold my 30, 60 days chip. I keep all my chips in my small jeans pocket daily. Thanks for all the inspiration.

  • @markwilhelm8560
    @markwilhelm8560 Před 2 lety +2

    This is me ..my story to the tee thank God I got it 👍 thru the steps and rocketed into that 6th sense of the power of God

  • @donniemitchell7607
    @donniemitchell7607 Před 3 lety +2

    AWESOME MESSAGE!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! GOD IS DEFINITELY A WAY MAKER!!!

  • @holymolar2
    @holymolar2 Před 5 lety +4

    So this was published on June 8, my S.D. is 06/08/03. Excellent speaker.

  • @dont138
    @dont138 Před rokem +1

    This dude just nailed it! He’s talking about me, LOL

  • @OriginalLHB
    @OriginalLHB Před 5 lety +12

    Right up there with Clancy I, Kip Collins and Chris Raymer. The hard stuff. The true stuff.

  • @stevejohns1459
    @stevejohns1459 Před 6 lety +3

    matty thank you!!! so much identification

  • @Brickcityluv
    @Brickcityluv Před 4 lety +3

    I completely identify with this awesome and very true to life message. #HelpThoseWhoStruggle

  • @justinguy9793
    @justinguy9793 Před 3 lety +1

    Man alive can this guy talk! Awesome message great guy!!!

  • @azimuthclark462
    @azimuthclark462 Před rokem

    Excellent story thank you. AA has changed my life, and by the Grace God Im sober today.

  • @durandparkerjr9502
    @durandparkerjr9502 Před 2 lety

    Awesome Meeting Matt thankyou for sharing your amazing Story👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💯💯💯💯

  • @francissynergia7385
    @francissynergia7385 Před 7 lety +2

    Awesome...thanks for uploading!

  • @kateolds537
    @kateolds537 Před 2 lety +1

    I lived around Boston so hearing some of the places like Blanchards lol was so great! I'm in my first year of sobriety so not doing relationships...but I'm in love with this guy hahah Matt H.! Find me!

  • @timwilson1547
    @timwilson1547 Před rokem +1

    I love this great recovery. I’m a compulsive gambler and am a massive fan of the AA big book. ❤️🙌🙏

  • @robsmith8286
    @robsmith8286 Před 2 měsíci

    Brother is rapid fire, and never stuttered once.

  • @Fbrv16
    @Fbrv16 Před 3 lety +1

    Matt makes so much sense!! Truly enjoy listening to him..Does he have anymore talks I can listen to??

  • @AZtoNC
    @AZtoNC Před 9 měsíci

    I needed to hear a lot of this thank you

  • @The_jerk_store
    @The_jerk_store Před rokem +2

    This gives me hope but also makes
    Me
    So sad . I'm a phony. I'm trying. 53 days sober and I'm scared.
    Wish I was smart as Matt.

    • @dmckinney703
      @dmckinney703 Před rokem

      Hope you are still sober...

    • @briandavitt9640
      @briandavitt9640 Před 2 měsíci

      I'm praying for you. 1 year later

    • @dtschuor459
      @dtschuor459 Před 2 dny +1

      Start doing the work. If you don’t know what it is (the work) find a person who can show you what that is. THAT will start the process of recovery.
      I hope you are still out there and still trying to figure it out.
      It doesn’t matter whether you drank or not since you made this post. It only matters that figure out how to stay sober and achieve serenity today.
      Good luck. I hope you make it. 💜☮️

  • @jayc326
    @jayc326 Před 2 lety +1

    Truth

  • @AJ-sv8kb
    @AJ-sv8kb Před 2 lety +3

    4am thoughts. I'm Anthony I'm an alcoholic

  • @chrislucas9736
    @chrislucas9736 Před 9 lety +1

    You, you, have to be caaaalm.

  • @Ta12dankdiscoveries
    @Ta12dankdiscoveries Před 5 měsíci

    You know he's in the New Hampshire recovery world when he uses the term RID to describe restless, irritable and discontented.

  • @FemSad-eb5zd
    @FemSad-eb5zd Před 6 měsíci

    Wow

  • @NewTruths
    @NewTruths Před 3 lety +2

    Relatable at 24:00

  • @RyanFitzpatrick1969
    @RyanFitzpatrick1969 Před 7 lety +4

    Can someone give me any contact information for Matt? I'd like to see about getting him out to Oklahoma to speak.

  • @mojo_sports
    @mojo_sports Před 2 lety

    Related on so many levels

  • @n8sterling727
    @n8sterling727 Před rokem

    Guy is a beast of recovery, had the honor of meeting him at Plymouth House.

  • @MrMerrrrrrr
    @MrMerrrrrrr Před rokem

    ❤️☀️❤️👌🏿❤️👌🏿

  • @celeneamitchell6431
    @celeneamitchell6431 Před 3 lety

    wow

  • @marykendall6798
    @marykendall6798 Před 6 lety +2

    Mary k._ I really enjoy going to. Aa but i get depressed cause. I"m tired of going to the. same. MTG,all. The time,

  • @sparrishish
    @sparrishish Před 6 lety +1

    Sounds like Joe Rogan lol, great speaker!

  • @davidwitt791
    @davidwitt791 Před 4 lety +1

    How can I get in touch with Matt H? I'd love to invite him out to speak at my home group

    • @392Shaker
      @392Shaker Před 2 lety +2

      Contact The Plymouth House, in Plymouth NH.

  • @stop5gnowandrespectlife394

    The ways of the world, ignoring Creator doesn't work very well. It's not that God deliberately messed with you so that you will be so dedperately turn to Him/Her to help you. The world just looks like it fills you up ! It feels so sweet. But eventually it just doesn't end very spectacular. With close connection with God things move in much sweeter way.

  • @cameronwholley8292
    @cameronwholley8292 Před 3 lety

    Ive met Matt H at the plymouth house. He's basically the Ben Shapiro of A.A. Which is not a compliment.

    • @jcrb8894
      @jcrb8894 Před 2 lety

      What exactly does that mean? He speaks fast?

    • @bko2613
      @bko2613 Před 2 lety +1

      Ew Ben Shapiro 🤢🤮

    • @anthonywhitney2374
      @anthonywhitney2374 Před 2 lety

      Don’t understand this comment could you clarify please

  • @cameronwholley8292
    @cameronwholley8292 Před 3 lety

    I've been sober for almost ten years off of opiates and meth due to the realization that I need to stop and get my shit together. I had nothing to do that for, so I did it for myself and no god or fake spiritual maledy was my problem since Im an atheist. AA makes scientology look sane.

    • @BigMike617
      @BigMike617 Před 2 lety +2

      So you're not an alcoholic so why are your here?

    • @Mandalas12
      @Mandalas12 Před 2 lety +2

      Blow your air elsewhere. Congratulations but WHY ARE YOU HERE???

    • @robertbaldwin2779
      @robertbaldwin2779 Před 2 lety +3

      I am glad you do not have a spiritual malady.

    • @Mandalas12
      @Mandalas12 Před 2 lety +1

      @@robertbaldwin2779 😉that’s definitely not why he is here, I wish him every sober day. With peace and harmony with self 🕊