Join Joe McDonald as he discusses how to share your story in Alcoholics Anonymous without moralizing, as outlined in Step 12. Joe explains that when someone is not communicative, we should give them a sketch of our drinking career up to the time we quit, but without getting into the details of how we accomplished sobriety right away. He emphasizes the importance of sharing our experiences without lecturing or moralizing, allowing others to connect with us on a personal level rather than feeling judged. Joe humorously points out that sometimes, we use overly harsh terms about ourselves to avoid sounding like we’re bragging, but it’s important to share honestly and openly.

In Alcoholics Anonymous, Step 12 focuses on carrying the message through personal experience. Joe encourages us to ...