Alyssa
Alyssa
Big Book Snippet #24
Big Book Snippet #24
Big Book Snippet #24
Monday 5th August 2024
Alyssa shares practical advice from the AA Big Book on helping others in recovery, emphasising the importance of everyday language and mutual support.
7 minutes
Compassionate
Supportive
Informative
Encouraging
Non-judgmental
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Sobriety Day by Day
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Episode Overview
- Use everyday language to discuss spiritual principles.
- Emphasise the importance of self-sacrifice and constructive action.
- Offer genuine support without instructing in religion.
- Helping others can be crucial for your own recovery.
- Let people come to their own conclusions about their recovery journey.
Faith alone is insufficient. To be vital, faith must be accompanied by self-sacrifice and unselfish, constructive action
Start your day with Alyssa's 'Big Book Snippet #24', where she dives into the chapter 'Working with Others' from the AA Big Book. Alyssa discusses the importance of using everyday language when talking about spiritual principles, ensuring that no one feels alienated by theological jargon. She shares practical advice on how to help others in their recovery journey, emphasising that it's not about instructing them in religion but about offering genuine support and friendship.
Alyssa highlights the significance of self-sacrifice and unselfish, constructive action, pointing out that faith alone isn't enough; it must be accompanied by action. The episode also covers the importance of mutual aid in recovery, explaining how helping others can actually be a crucial part of one's own healing process. Alyssa's reflections are grounded in real-life experiences and offer a compassionate, non-judgmental approach to supporting others struggling with alcohol addiction.
You'll find practical tips on how to handle conversations with those who might be resistant to change and why it's essential to let them come to their own conclusions about their recovery journey. If you're looking for heartfelt guidance and practical wisdom on helping others while staying true to your own path, this episode is a must-listen.