Matt J
Matt J
E162: Character Defects: How They Affect Our Recovery and Our Lives
E162: Character Defects: How They Affect Our Recovery and Our Lives
E162: Character Defects: How They Affect Our Recovery and Our Lives
Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Matt and Steve explore how character defects like fear and jealousy affect recovery, sharing personal stories and practical AA insights.
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Episode Overview
- Character defects and their impact on relationships and triggers for substance use are explored
- Insights from personal experiences and working the 12 steps of AA are shared
- The importance of ongoing self-awareness, accountability, and learning from one another's experiences is emphasized
- The episode highlights the significance of regular meetings and continued personal growth in sustaining sobriety
The purpose of that step is to try to weed out or flush out the character defects, right? The things that we have, whether it's fear, dishonesty, jealousy, whatever they might be, that causes you to have problems with relationships and things in your life that ultimately, I think when we looked back at it, when I looked back on it, were the reasons why I drank.
Ever felt like your own worst enemy on the road to recovery? Matt and Steve know the feeling all too well. In this episode of 'Sober Friends', they tackle the tricky topic of character defects—those pesky traits like fear, dishonesty, and jealousy that can mess with our relationships and even trigger us to reach for a drink or drugs.
Drawing from their own lives and experiences with the 12 steps of AA, they share how they've learned to spot and manage these flaws. It's not just about pointing out the bad stuff; it's about understanding how these traits affect us and finding ways to grow beyond them. Through heartfelt stories and honest conversations, Matt and Steve offer a fresh perspective on staying self-aware and accountable.
They also highlight the power of community and regular meetings in keeping us on track. If you're navigating the ups and downs of sobriety, this episode is packed with insights and real-life examples that can help you feel less alone and more hopeful.