Addiction Support

Program Address: Zoom Meeting Sundays at 7:00-8:00 pm CST, United States


This community-based group helps individuals who are struggling with alcohol addiction to achieve and maintain their sobriety. Members can openly discuss their challenges and successes without judgment. Confidentiality and social connection are maintained in this peer accountability group.


An Alchoholic's Testimony


I immigrated to the United States in my mid-twenties, as a married man with dreams of building a new life. Despite initial challenges, my wife's nursing career and my thriving appliance and furniture business provided a solid foundation for our growing family. We had three boys and were active in a soccer league, our community, and church. It seemed like the American Dream was within reach.

However, as life situation improved, what started as occasional drinks turned into a daily habit, eventually spiraling out of control. Despite multiple attempts at rehab, I struggled to maintain sobriety.

With an earnest desire to overcome addiction, I sought treatment in India at TRADA, Kottayam. I met Sister Dr. Joan Chunkapura there, who inspired me to pursue counseling and psychology courses to help others. Upon returning, challenges in life still prevailed, and relapsed within two years, for worse.

In 2011, my son, his father-in-law, and their pastor intervened and offered me a lifeline. With the support of my family and a renewed commitment to God, I finally found sobriety. The early days were difficult, but with the support of my family, perseverance, and the grace of God and embracing the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous, a day at a time, now fourteen years later, I am both sober and cigarette-free.

My transformation has not gone unnoticed. Amazed at my transformation, I became a source of inspiration for those struggling with addiction in our community. Encouraged by an elderly priest who recognized the need for support and awareness in the community, I am now dedicated to helping others struggling with addiction. The COVID-19 pandemic presented an opportunity to reach a wider audience through virtual meetings. In 2019, I found VISION 20/20, a support group for individuals struggling with addiction. Through the weekly online support group, Vision 20/20, we share our experiences to stay sober.

 Our experience has taught us that the family and spouses are the victims of addiction. We have a separate strong weekly support group for spouses who share their experiences to be of comfort to one another.

 Key Points for Those Struggling with Alcoholism:

  • Alcoholism is a disease.
  • Denial is common.
  • Promises to quit are often broken.
  • Lying and manipulation are common tactics to obtain alcohol.

If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol addiction, please seek professional help. Treatment and support groups like AA can provide the tools necessary for recovery.

To learn more, join our weekly Zoom meetings.


  AA Meeting Zoom link 


Date and Time: Every Sunday

  •          7 pm CST
  •          8 pm EST
  •          5 pm PST
  •          5:30 am IST

 Thomas Iype.

A Recovering Alcoholic

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