Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into the raw and emotional experiences outlined in the early pages of the book. Reflecting on the harrowing struggles faced by those battling addiction, Joe highlights the moments of profound despair and the pivotal thoughts that can lead to a renewed commitment to sobriety.

In this session, Joe discusses how the “chemical demon” of addiction takes over, leading to poor choices and an appalling lack of perspective. “You cannot make a choice with an unsound mind. You only have to determine if by your actions and your relating to this if you really think those were sound decisions. And if they were not, then you had displayed an appalling lack of perspective. And if that’s true, you might want to consider what the rest of this story is.”

Joe’s discu ...