Joe McDonald

Position of Neutrality

Joe McDonald

  • Position of Neutrality: Sharing Your Story Without Moralizing in Step 12 AA Using Humor to Transform Recovery Conversations!

Position of Neutrality: Sharing Your Story Without Moralizing in Step 12 AA Using Humor to Transform Recovery Conversations!

Monday 6th January 2025

Learn how to share your recovery story in AA without moralizing. Joe McDonald offers practical tips and humour to make your message relatable.
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1 minute
Informative
Humorous
Supportive
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Position of Neutrality
Author:
Joe McDonald
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Religion & Spirituality
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
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Creative Recovery Journeys
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Sharing Your Story in AA: Humour and Honesty in Step 12

Episode Overview

  • Share your drinking career up to the point you quit without going into sobriety details right away.
  • Avoid moralizing or lecturing when sharing your story.
  • Use humour to make your message relatable.
  • Connect with others on a personal level to foster genuine support.
  • Overcome the fear of sounding boastful by being honest and straightforward.
We have a tendency to sort of use weird terms about ourselves so that it doesn't feel like we're bragging or something.
In this episode of 'Position of Neutrality', Joe McDonald dives into the art of sharing your recovery story in Alcoholics Anonymous without coming off as preachy. He focuses on Step 12, which is all about carrying the message to others. Joe offers practical advice on how to give a brief overview of your drinking career up to the point you quit, while avoiding the details of how you achieved sobriety right away.
This approach helps others connect with your experiences on a personal level rather than feeling judged or lectured. Joe uses humour to highlight the common tendency to use harsh terms about ourselves to avoid sounding boastful. His light-hearted yet insightful approach makes the topic engaging and relatable, encouraging listeners to share their stories in a way that fosters genuine connection and support. If you're looking for tips on how to communicate your recovery journey effectively, this episode is a must-listen.
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