Episode notes
In this insightful exploration of Step 1 from the Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book, Joe McDonald delves into the crucial moment of clarity that many experience in their journey to recovery. Reflecting on the passage, Joe highlights how addiction often leads to celebrating prematurely, which then spirals into further loss and regret.
Joe recounts, “I was to share generously in the profits. Then I went on a prodigious bender in that chance advantage. So I went to celebrate profits to come, and then the chance to get profit went away. So he said, I woke up. This had to be stopped.” He asks, “How many of you have had that moment in your addiction?” This moment of realization is pivotal, often followed by a strong conviction that change is necessary.
“We admitted we were powerless over alcohol—that our lives had become unmanageable.” This first step is crucial in recognizing the need for change and the dangers of self-medication.
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