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Amy D Steps 4-5 Appalachian Regional Roundup 2025
Amy D Steps 4-5 Appalachian Regional Roundup 2025
Amy D Steps 4-5 Appalachian Regional Roundup 2025
Friday 27th June 2025
Join Amy D as she shares insights on Steps 4-5 at the Appalachian Regional Roundup 2025, highlighting spiritual growth and community support in AA.
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Episode Overview
- Amy D emphasizes the importance of following directions in AA.
- Spiritual growth is crucial in steps 4-5.
- Community plays a vital role in the recovery journey.
- Resentment unpacking leads to emotional healing.
- Engagement in AA activities fosters sobriety.
The door is the most important door in the world. It is the door through which men walk when they find God.
In this episode of the Appalachian Regional Roundup 2025, Amy SpainDuncan passionately discusses the transformative journey of recovery through Alcoholics Anonymous. With a sobriety date of March 6th, 2010, Amy shares personal anecdotes and insights into the crucial steps 4 and 5 of AA, emphasizing their role in spiritual growth and emotional healing. Amy begins by acknowledging the emotional impact of kind words and the importance of community support in the AA program.
With humor and sincerity, she describes her journey as an alcoholic who has found solace and direction by adhering to the principles of AA. She credits her sponsor and the community for her 15 years of sobriety, highlighting the 'divine inconvenience' that comes with the commitment to recovery. A central theme in Amy's discussion is the concept of spiritual disease, first introduced in step 4.
She reflects on the significance of understanding and confronting personal resentments, a process that involves unpacking emotional baggage and fostering self-awareness. Amy candidly shares her experiences with this step, describing it as a pathway to uncovering 'big chunks of truth' about oneself. Community involvement emerges as a pivotal aspect of Amy's recovery. She speaks of the 'electricity and energy' of AA meetings, urging new members to engage actively, whether by setting up chairs or participating in discussions.
Through the metaphor of 'standing by the door,' Amy illustrates the delicate balance between welcoming newcomers and supporting those who may be struggling. The episode concludes with Amy's heartfelt message about the transformative power of AA and the importance of spiritual growth in the recovery process. Her reflections on personal experiences, combined with insights from fellow AA members, provide a comprehensive overview of the steps 4 and 5 journey, offering hope and guidance to listeners navigating their own sobriety paths.