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  • Chris R. Common Solution Roundup - Friday Night 2009 - Part 1

Chris R. Common Solution Roundup - Friday Night 2009 - Part 1

Thursday 30th December 2021

Chris R. simplifies AA at the 2009 Common Solution Roundup, emphasizing progress over perfection and the importance of hope in recovery.
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Chris R. on Simplifying AA: Common Solution Roundup Insights

The book tells me over in working with others, to introduce yourself to the newcomer as a person who has recovered. If you've worked the steps and the obsession to use is gone, you're as recovered as you're going to get.
Ever felt overwhelmed by the complexities of recovery programs? Chris R. is here to cut through the noise. At the 2009 Common Solution Roundup conference, he passionately addressed how Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) can sometimes get bogged down by unnecessary complications. Speaking from the heart, Chris shared his gratitude for his own recovery journey and emphasized the importance of sticking to AA's core message.
He didn't hold back on critiquing treatment centers that, in his view, make things more complicated than they need to be. Instead, he urged everyone to focus on the simplicity of the book's teachings. Chris also touched on key aspects like sponsorship and humility, stressing that newcomers need hope and a straightforward path to follow. His reminder that recovery is about progress, not perfection, resonates deeply with anyone on this journey.
Tune in to hear Chris R.'s refreshing take on making AA more accessible and inspiring.
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