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Barbara T – What message do we pass on to newcomers in AA?
Barbara T – What message do we pass on to newcomers in AA?
Barbara T – What message do we pass on to newcomers in AA?
Sunday 13th February 2022
Barbara T shares her AA journey, highlighting the importance of newcomers and offering advice on sobriety with honesty and willingness.
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Episode Overview
- Newcomers are crucial to AA meetings.
- Understanding alcoholism involves recognising physical allergy and mental obsession.
- Recovery requires honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness.
- A sponsor can guide you through the Big Book and the 12 steps.
- Regular meetings and community support are essential.
"The newcomer is always the most important person in the meeting."
Barbara T shares her experience of being 4 and a half years sober in this episode of SoberQ, exploring the vital role newcomers play in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). She passionately discusses the importance of passing on the message to those new to recovery, emphasising that newcomers are the heart of every AA meeting. With her heartfelt narrative, Barbara reflects on her own journey from hopelessness to sobriety, highlighting the transformative power of AA's spiritual programme.
She candidly describes the two-fold nature of alcoholism – a physical allergy and a mental obsession – and how understanding this helped her embrace the principles of AA. Barbara stresses the significance of honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness in recovery, alongside practical steps like attending regular meetings, finding a sponsor, and reading the Big Book. Her advice is grounded in personal experience, offering hope and direction to anyone seeking sobriety.
Barbara’s insights reveal how a community built on mutual support can lead to profound changes in one's life. If you're curious about how AA can guide you or someone you care about towards a life free from alcohol, this episode might just be the spark you need.