Chris R. on Steps Four and Five: A Journey of Honesty and Healing
Episode Overview
The importance of quickly working through Steps Four and Five. Honesty is crucial for achieving sobriety. Making a thorough inventory can be transformative. Support from the AA community is invaluable. Love and kindness play a key role in recovery.
Every day we get an opportunity to show somebody love and kindness, even if we don't like them.
Chris R. takes centre stage at the Appalachian Roundup 2024 to share his journey and insights on Steps Four and Five of the AA programme. With a mix of humour and heartfelt honesty, Chris reflects on his own experiences, starting from his first drink in 1971 to his sobriety journey that began in 1987. He emphasises the importance of quickly working through the steps to achieve a spiritual experience and eliminate the obsession with alcohol.
Chris also shares anecdotes about his life, the support he received from fellow AA members, and the transformative power of honesty and love in recovery. His talk is filled with practical advice, like the significance of making a thorough inventory and the dangers of taking too long to complete the steps. Chris's down-to-earth style and genuine passion for helping others make this episode both engaging and inspiring.
If you're looking for a mix of laughter, wisdom, and actionable advice on sobriety, this episode is a must-listen.