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Position of Neutrality: The Hidden Destruction and Painful Costs of Chronic Alcoholism in Step 1 AA The Hidden Cost of Chronic Alcoholism A Painful Truth
Join Wayne Giles as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 1 AA session, Wayne reflects on the devastating impact of chronic alcoholism, where everything worthwhile in life—trust, love, integrity, self-esteem—gradually erodes. The Big Book emphasizes that with the alcoholic illness, comes the annihilation of all things that once mattered.
“What kind of things? Trustworthiness, the love of our families, our integrity, our self-esteem. It’s not just the house and the car—although those go too—it’s the deeper, more personal losses that cut to the core.”
Wayne highlights how these losses often happen gradually, until one day, you notice your mother hiding her purse when you come home. This session underscores the slow and insidious nature of alcoholism, where the destruction may not seem immediate, but the toll it takes on relationships, self-worth, and one’s life is undeniable. The Big Book recounts Bill’s own experiences of loss—his house taken over by the mortgage lender, his wife’s illness, and the death of his father-in-law—as a stark reminder that the consequences of addiction are far-reaching. Through the 12 Steps and the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous, recovery offers a way to reclaim what has been lost, starting with the spiritual healing that leads to a psychic change.
For more content, please like, comment, and share. Also, join us live every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for the full step experience on our YouTube channel for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel.
Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.
Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.org
YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutrality
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Join Wayne Giles as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this Step 1 AA session, Wayne reflects on the devastating impact of chronic alcoholism, where everything worthwhile in life—trust, love, integrity, self-esteem—gradually erodes. The Big Book emphasizes that with the alcoholic illness, comes the annihilation of all things that once mattered.
“What kind of things? Trustworthiness, the love of our families, our integrity, our self-esteem. It’s not just the house and the car—although those go too—it’s the deeper, more personal losses that cut to the core.”
Wayne highlights how these losses often happen gradually, until one day, you notice your mother hiding her purse when you come home. This session underscores the slow and insidious nature of alcoholism, where the destruction may not seem immediate, but the toll it takes on relationships, self-worth, and one’s life is undeniable. The Big Book recounts Bill’s own experiences of loss—his house taken over by the mortgage lender, his wife’s illness, and the death of his father-in-law—as a stark reminder that the consequences of addiction are far-reaching. Through the 12 Steps and the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous, recovery offers a way to reclaim what has been lost, starting with the spiritual healing that leads to a psychic change.
For more content, please like, comment, and share. Also, join us live every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for the full step experience on our YouTube channel for comprehensive discussions and spiritual insights. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel.
Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.
Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.org
YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutrality
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480e
RSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.com
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
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