I was sober for the first time in my life because I had a desire for sobriety greater than any other desire. Meetings and more meetings. Three months went by, and they said, “Bill, get up and say a few words.” We had about eight people in the group then, and I looked at these eight people and I stuttered and stammered, and finally I said, “I’m glad to be here!” And I sat down. The applause was tremendous.
