Mark tells Olis and Sam that finding a home group really made the difference for him in making sobriety enjoyable. The three also discuss working the Steps with a sponsor and Mark tells how his sponsor had him talk to three other people about each Step as he worked his way through. This week's special features include #heardinameeting with one from Jack, and Phyllis provides Listener Feedback.

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