E162: Character Defects: How They Affect Our Recovery and Our Lives
E162: Character Defects: How They Affect Our Recovery and Our Lives

Sober Friends

Matt and Steve discuss how character defects impact recovery, sharing personal stories and practical advice from their AA journey.

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34:49•23 Jan 2024

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Sober Friends

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Have you ever thought your drinking was out of control? Have you tried to control your drinking but have not been able to? Want to stop drinking but have no idea how? The Sober Friends Podcast is here to share our experience strength and hope overcoming our addiction to alcohol and drugs. Each week, Matt, John and Steve talk to people who have found sobriety and talk about topics that help keep the plug in the jug. If you are new, think you are alone and don’t know the next steps to getting help, you found the right place. We speak for no 12 step program but we do try to remain anonymous. You can leave a voicemail for the show at ‪(860) 281-2303

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Facing Character Flaws: How They Shape Our Recovery Journey

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.

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