AA Podcast
AA Podcast
Topic: Step 12 -Chris S
Topic: Step 12 -Chris S
Topic: Step 12 -Chris S
Saturday 6th July 2024
Chris S dives into Step 12, sharing his journey and emphasising the importance of spiritual awakening and active engagement in AA.
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Episode Overview
- Importance of engaging with all 12 steps for true recovery.
- Role of sponsorship in helping others achieve sobriety.
- Misconceptions about merely attending meetings without active participation.
- Personal experiences and challenges faced by Chris S.
- The transformative power of a spiritual awakening.
If someone's suffering and dying from alcoholism reaches out to you, to hand them anything less than a spiritual awakening is involuntary manslaughter
In this episode of Sober Cast, Chris S takes the stage to talk about Step 12 of Alcoholics Anonymous at an event in Union, New Jersey, back in April 2009. Chris, a prolific AA speaker, shares his journey through the steps, focusing on the spiritual awakening that comes from completing all 12 steps. He stresses the importance of not just attending meetings but actively engaging with the steps and sponsoring others to achieve true recovery.
His candid recounting of his own struggles and triumphs provides a heartfelt narrative that many can relate to. From his early days in AA to his realisation that some people need more than just fellowship to stay sober, Chris brings a raw and honest perspective to the conversation. His anecdotes, like nearly dying from alcoholism due to lack of proper guidance, serve as a powerful reminder of the stakes involved.
Chris also touches on the misconceptions about AA, pointing out that merely attending meetings without engaging in the steps is insufficient for many. He believes that the true essence of AA lies in the spiritual transformation that the 12 steps facilitate. With a mix of humour and gravity, Chris delivers a compelling message about the importance of adequately presenting the steps to newcomers and helping them achieve their own spiritual awakenings.
Don't miss this episode if you're looking for an honest, no-holds-barred discussion about what it really takes to stay sober and help others do the same.