Join Wayne Giles as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 1 AA session, Wayne explores the tragic irony of alcoholics who possess remarkable talents and abilities, yet consistently sabotage their own potential through their addiction. The Big Book describes how many alcoholics are perfectly sensible and well-balanced in every aspect of life except when it comes to liquor, where they become incredibly dishonest and selfish.

“He often possesses special abilities, skills, and aptitudes and has a promising career ahead of him. He uses his gifts to build up a bright outlook for his family and himself and then pulls the structure down on his head by a senseless series of sprees.”

Wayne reflects on how ma ...