Alyssa
Alyssa
Big Book Snippet #34
Big Book Snippet #34
Big Book Snippet #34
Monday 21st October 2024
Alyssa reads from the Big Book, discussing sweets in recovery, sex relations, and reconnecting with family. Tune in for valuable insights and heartfelt advice.
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Sobriety Day by Day
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Episode Overview
- Sweets can be helpful for quick energy and managing cravings.
- Sexual challenges may arise but usually improve with time.
- Reconnecting with family, especially children, can be emotionally challenging.
- Honest admission and spiritual growth are crucial for recovery.
- 'First things first', 'Live and let live', and 'Easy does it' are key mottos for sobriety.
We have three little mottos which are apropos. Here they are. First things first. Live and let live. Easy does it.
Start your day on a positive note with Alyssa in this episode of AA Morning Snippets. Episode 34, titled 'Big Book Snippet #34', takes you through the final part of page 133 of the Big Book. Alyssa's reading touches on some intriguing and often overlooked aspects of recovery, such as the benefits of having sweets on hand for quick energy and dealing with cravings.
She also discusses the complex topic of sex relations in recovery, offering reassurance and advice for those facing challenges in this area. The episode also covers the emotional hurdles of reconnecting with family, particularly children, who may harbour resentment from past behaviours. Alyssa shares a poignant story about a friend whose overindulgence in smoking and coffee led to tension with his wife, ultimately resulting in a relapse.
However, through honest admission and spiritual growth, he found his way back to sobriety. Alyssa wraps up with three timeless mottos: 'First things first', 'Live and let live', and 'Easy does it'. These simple yet powerful phrases serve as guiding principles for anyone on the journey to recovery. Tune in to gain valuable insights and a sense of community as you navigate your own path to sobriety. Don't miss out on this heartfelt and informative episode.