What do I want to be free of? What exactly are character defects? Can Alateen outreach be done to AA members? In part 1 of 5 of Episode 7, Mark shares how he used the workbook "Reaching For Personal Freedom" (P-92) in studying the Steps, Traditions, and Concepts horizontally. He also highlights how a section on page 12 led to a spiritual awakening for him.

QUOTABLE MOMENT FROM MARK:

• "...there's a difference between saying you're powerless and then accepting powerlessness."

LITERATURE MENTIONED & RELATED EPISODES:

• "Reaching For Personal Freedom" – Episode 12: part 3 of 5
• "Blueprint For Progress"
• "Al-Anon's 12 Steps & 12 Traditions"
• "Paths To Recovery"
• "Paths To Recovery" (workbook)
• "Discovering Choices" – Episode 5: part 1 of 4 & Episode 5: part 2 of 4

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