Today's guest is my friend Paul. He has been clean and sober for many years, and he tells us how he did it. A lot of Paul's story is about overcoming shame and judgment. He is an inspiration for anyone who has been spiritually abused or bullied. Somehow, he makes it all work and gives us some good tips for early recovery, particularly in the LGBTQ community. Click the links below for further reading. Feel free to email me with any questions: iammaxariel@gmail.com

Shame:

https://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-on-shame-and-accountability/

Full list of various other 12-step programs:

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