Join Joe McDonald as he delves into the importance of making a self-appraisal and straightening out the past in Step 12 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe emphasizes that credibility comes from having made a self-appraisal yourself, rather than just telling others what to do. He explains that while we are all working to straighten out our own pasts, helping others with their steps is part of this process. However, Joe reminds us that the true work of straightening out one’s past is between each individual and the power that animates them.

In Alcoholics Anonymous, Step 12 focuses on carrying the message and practicing these principles in all our affairs. Joe encourages us to lift others up as we continue on our own path of recovery, always remembering that the work we do is part of healing  ...