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AA Step 5 - Wrap it Up
AA Step 5 - Wrap it Up
AA Step 5 - Wrap it Up
Tuesday 31st May 2022
Explore Step 5 of AA with 'Friends in Recovery' and learn how honesty and self-reflection can transform your recovery journey.
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Get the buttons here!Step 5 in AA: Embracing Honesty for a New Beginning
When you do step 5, your sponsor is not going to put you down for everything that he or she was talking about, where you're talking about, because you know what. Yes, it's not about making a fucking friend.
Imagine the relief of unburdening yourself from the weight of past mistakes. In this episode of 'Friends in Recovery', the hosts dive into Step 5 of Alcoholics Anonymous, a crucial phase that asks members to admit to God, themselves, and another person the exact nature of their wrongs. This step is often avoided due to fear of judgment, but the hosts emphasize its transformative power. By sharing their own experiences, they illustrate how honesty and self-reflection can be liberating.
They discuss how building trust and a strong support system are vital in maintaining sobriety. One memorable quote from the episode captures this perfectly: 'When you do step 5, your sponsor is not going to put you down for everything you're talking about because it's not about making a friend.' This episode is a must-listen for anyone on the recovery journey or those wanting to understand the profound impact of AA's 12-step program.