Bill W. (William Griffith Wilson)

Bill W. (William Griffith Wilson) was a co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), an organization dedicated to helping individuals recover from alcoholism. Born in 1895, he struggled with addiction himself and developed a spiritual-based approach to sobriety, emphasizing mutual support and personal change. His work created a framework that has helped millions worldwide through shared experience, accountability, and a belief in a higher power’s role in recovery. Bill W.’s leadership and vision established AA as a practical, accessible pathway for people seeking to overcome alcohol dependence and regain control of their lives.