AA Grapevine, Inc.
AA Grapevine, Inc.
Whatever is Asked of Me [Season 8, Episode 7]
Whatever is Asked of Me [Season 8, Episode 7]
Whatever is Asked of Me [Season 8, Episode 7]
Monday 17th February 2025
Jeff shares his struggle with sobriety, the role of honesty in recovery, and how AA helped him find his path.
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Get the buttons here!Rigorous Honesty vs Brutal Honesty: Jeff's Journey in AA
Episode Overview
- Rigorous honesty involves exposing your own truths.
- Brutal honesty often involves exposing others' truths.
- Community support is crucial for maintaining sobriety.
- Struggles with higher power and sponsorship are common but can be overcome.
- Humour can play a vital role in recovery.
Rigorous honesty is when I use the truth to expose myself; brutal honesty is when I use the truth to expose others
In this engaging episode of AA Grapevine's Podcast, hosts Don and Sam delve into the nuanced difference between 'rigorous honesty' and 'brutal honesty'. They are joined by Jeff, who shares his journey with alcoholism and his initial resistance to AA's principles. Jeff's story is both relatable and inspiring as he discusses the challenges he faced with the concept of a higher power and sponsorship.
With the help of a past teacher and a supportive community, Jeff realised he couldn't stay sober alone and needed the fellowship's support. The episode also features a fun segment called 'Stump the Thumper', where Jeff participates in a quiz about the AA Big Book, adding a light-hearted twist to the discussion. Through humour and heartfelt stories, this episode underscores the importance of community and honesty in the path to recovery.
Tune in to hear how Jeff navigated his way through sobriety with the help of AA and discover valuable insights on maintaining sobriety and building true partnerships.