Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into the profound insights and experiences outlined in Steps 8 and 9. Reflecting on the true essence of freedom in recovery, Joe discusses the deeper meaning behind the journey of sobriety.

“The new freedom isn’t freedom from chemicals; it’s freedom from me. I said a prayer to a power I didn’t know and I’m coming to know. That power, as he manifests through me, is power, peace, happiness, and a sense of direction.”

Joe emphasizes the importance of embracing one’s past without regret. “We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. Why? Because our past is our asset. That’s what levels the playing field. That’s what pulls a person out of the darkness to know that somebody who’s been in the darkness knows the way to the light.”