Tom I. from Southern Pines, NC – Unity Workshop – Edisto Beach, SC – 9/23/2001

Tom I. of Southern Pines, North Carolina delivers a powerful and deeply meaningful message on Unity — one of the foundational principles of Alcoholics Anonymous — in this talk recorded in Edisto Beach, South Carolina on September 23, 2001.

This recording is part of our ongoing Tom I. Thursdays series, where we preserve and share the message of one of the most impactful voices in recovery. “Without unity… we don’t survive.”

Tom I. brings clarity to a truth that is often overlooked: Recovery may begin with the individual… but it is sustained through the Fellowship.

In this talk, Tom explores:

• Why unity is essential to the survival of A.A.

• The connection between unity, service, and recovery

• How ego, opinion, and division threaten the Fellowship

• The importance of placing principles before personalities

• What it truly means to be a part of something bigger than ourselves

His message is direct, grounded, and rooted in experience — cutting through noise and bringing the listener back to what matters most. This is not just a talk about staying sober… It’s a message about staying connected.

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