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  • Workshop: Steps 1-12 (Part 2 of 4)

Workshop: Steps 1-12 (Part 2 of 4)

Tuesday 10th September 2024

Join Scot R. as he continues his insightful workshop on AA's 12 Steps. With 14 years of sobriety, his stories and reflections are both raw and inspiring.
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Scot R. on the Power of the 12 Steps: Workshop Insights

Episode Overview

  • Scot R. shares his experiences from a 1999 workshop.
  • The episode dives into the impact of resentment on alcoholics.
  • Scot’s anecdotes provide a raw look at AA meetings.
  • Insights into how the 12 Steps can transform lives.
  • The importance of doing the work to achieve sobriety.
Resentment's the great destroyer of all alcoholics, the source of all spiritual illness.
In this gripping episode of Sober Cast, Scot R. from Bellevue, Nebraska, takes centre stage as he continues his deep dive into the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. With 14 years of sobriety under his belt, Scot shares his journey and experiences from a workshop held in the Midwest at the end of 1999. This is Part Two of a four-part series, and it jumps right in from where Part One left off.
Scot’s candid and raw storytelling makes for an engaging listen, offering valuable insights into each step's significance and the impact they have on one's recovery journey. His anecdotes, such as the story of a woman having a seizure during an AA meeting, highlight the harsh realities of alcoholism and the profound changes that come with embracing sobriety. Scot also touches on the devastating effects of resentment, describing it as 'the great destroyer of all alcoholics'.
His reflections on how resentment can cut one off from 'the sunlight of the spirit' are both powerful and relatable. If you're looking for an authentic, no-nonsense take on the AA 12 Steps, this episode is a must-listen. Scot’s honesty and humour make the heavy topics more digestible, providing both education and inspiration for anyone on their own path to recovery. So why not give it a listen and see how Scot’s experiences resonate with your own journey?