Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, exploring the nuances of trust and safety in the recovery process during Steps 5, 6, & 7. Joe emphasizes the importance of finding a safe and trustworthy person to share your journey with, acknowledging the deep-seated fears many carry even after physical incarceration.

“So to Sean’s point, you may be in a situation where having details about your life may not be safe for you. And you don’t have to be incarcerated to have a feeling of a lack of safety which is palpable. And all we’re trying to tell you is don’t assume that people aren’t locked up in fear long after they’re locked up. And so we don’t want to assume anything. If you’re not comfortable with me, let’s get you with someone you’re comfortable with. And then at some point, you’re going to have to q ...