#29 The Emotional Sobriety Letter#29 The Emotional Sobriety Letter
MY BLUEPRINT: Struggle Towards Emotional Sobriety
I recorded this podcast a few months ago and forgot to post it. It is a letter that Bill Wilson (founder of Alcoholics Anonymous) wrote about his own struggles with depression. In this podcast, I will read the letter, but to better...
13:39•9 Jul 2018
Bill Wilson's Letter: A New Take on Depression and Emotional Sobriety
“For us it is most clear that the real current can't flow until our paralyzing dependencies are broken and broken at depth. We may then be able to step ourselves and others into emotional sobriety.”
Have you ever felt like your depression was an unbreakable cycle? In this episode of 'My Blueprint: Struggle Towards Emotional Sobriety', Michael Stoller reads a profound letter from Bill Wilson, the founder of Alcoholics Anonymous. Wilson's letter reveals his personal battle with depression and how he tackled it using the same steps designed for overcoming addiction.
Stoller finds this approach groundbreaking and dives into how the AA steps can be a tool for achieving emotional sobriety and breaking free from emotional dependencies. He also touches on the role of spirituality in this process, highlighting its importance in Wilson's journey. To deepen your understanding, Stoller recommends watching a YouTube video by Dr. Alan Berger, who offers a detailed analysis of Wilson's letter.
This episode is a fresh perspective on managing depression, showing that the principles of AA can extend beyond addiction recovery.
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