AA Podcast
AA Podcast
Topic: Step 12
Topic: Step 12
Topic: Step 12
Monday 24th June 2024
Billy H from Neptune, NJ shares his experience with Step 12 at the Broken Elevator Zoom meeting, offering insights into spiritual awakening and service.
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Episode Overview
- Step 12 focuses on having a spiritual awakening as a result of the previous steps.
- Complete willingness is essential for embracing spiritual help.
- Service to others can lead to personal growth and fulfilment.
- AA principles can be applied to manage family relationships effectively.
- Recovery involves not just overcoming addiction but also finding a new way to live.
The direct result of taking these 12 steps is a spiritual awakening. The uncontrollable variable in that is the individual.
Billy H from Neptune, New Jersey, takes centre stage in this episode of Sober Cast, sharing his experience with Step 12 at the Broken Elevator Zoom meeting. With a heartfelt narrative, Billy dives into the essence of having a spiritual awakening and how it becomes the foundation for helping others and living by the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).
His journey is a testament to the transformative power of AA's 12 steps, offering a raw and honest look at the challenges and triumphs of recovery. Billy recounts his own 'rock bottom' moments, including multiple DUI incidents, lost jobs, and strained family relationships. He vividly describes how these experiences led him to a profound willingness to seek spiritual help.
The episode is filled with personal anecdotes that illustrate the importance of complete willingness and the impact of practising the 12th step in everyday life. One of the standout moments is when Billy talks about his relationship with his autistic son and how the principles of AA have helped him become a better father. He shares how pausing, praying, and not reacting impulsively have been crucial tools in managing his son's aggressive behaviours.
This episode also touches on the broader theme of service, highlighting how being of service to others can lead to personal growth and fulfilment. Billy's story is not just about overcoming addiction but also about finding a new way to live—a life filled with purpose, service, and spiritual growth. His reflections are both touching and inspiring, making this episode a must-listen for anyone on their recovery journey or supporting someone who is.
Don't miss out on Billy's heartfelt journey and valuable insights into Step 12. Whether you're in recovery or know someone who is, this episode offers hope, wisdom, and practical advice.