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Megan T – What was our experience when sharing our secrets with someone in the fifth step?
Megan T – What was our experience when sharing our secrets with someone in the fifth step?
Megan T – What was our experience when sharing our secrets with someone in the fifth step?
Sunday 24th August 2025
Megan T shares her journey through the fifth step in AA, revealing how honesty and community transformed her recovery experience.
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Episode Overview
- Sharing secrets can lead to freedom from self-bondage.
- Honesty and humility are vital for overcoming addiction.
- Community support is crucial in recovery.
- Facing fears and resentments helps in personal growth.
- Recovery offers more than just sobriety.
"There's nothing I've done that someone in Alcoholics Anonymous hasn't done before or they may have done worse"
Megan T takes centre stage in this episode of the SoberQ podcast, diving into the complexities of the fifth step in Alcoholics Anonymous. With a blend of humour and honesty, Megan recounts her journey of sharing secrets and overcoming fears that once seemed insurmountable. She candidly describes her initial hesitation about steps five and nine, pondering who she would trust with her most private thoughts.
The challenge was real, and Megan's reflections on pride and fear resonate with anyone who has faced similar hurdles. As Megan recalls her first experience with the fifth step, she shares how a seasoned member with 20 years of sobriety helped her see the bigger picture. Her realisation that others in AA had faced similar or worse challenges was liberating, erasing the shame and sense of isolation she had carried.
This revelation was a turning point, teaching her that she never had to face her struggles alone again. Megan delves into the importance of honesty, humility, and fearlessness in recovery, acknowledging her past self-delusion and the gradual shift towards genuine self-awareness. Her story is a testament to the transformative power of sharing fears, resentments, and harms, and finding light amidst the darkness.
With a sprinkle of wisdom from Sailor Bob, Megan emphasises that recovery offers more than just sobriety – it offers a chance to be part of a community, to be one among many grains of sand, each unique yet valuable. For anyone grappling with the challenges of alcohol addiction, Megan's story is a beacon of hope and encouragement.
So, if you're curious about how sharing secrets can lead to freedom from self-bondage, Megan's insights might just be what you need to hear.