Mad Dog Recovery
Mad Dog Recovery
Rich B. Elm City Speaker Group - Zoom 6-10-20
Rich B. Elm City Speaker Group - Zoom 6-10-20
Rich B. Elm City Speaker Group - Zoom 6-10-20
Thursday 11th June 2020
Rich B. shares his journey in sobriety, focusing on the transformative steps 4 and 5, and the importance of addressing family dynamics.
57 minutes
reflective
challenging
hopeful
transformative
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Episode Overview
- Rich B. shares his sobriety journey with Elm City Speaker Group.
- Insights into steps 4 and 5 of Alcoholics Anonymous.
- Discussing the impact of resentment and tools for recovery.
- Exploring important family dynamics in recovery.
- The role of listening in step 5.
"Listen for what they're not talking about, right? It's the most important relationship in our life."
In this insightful episode, Rich B. speaks to the Elm City Speaker Group about his personal journey of sobriety, emphasizing steps 4 and 5 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Rich, who has been sober since August 30, 2004, shares the transformative impact these steps have had on his life. He describes himself as a 'resentment machine' whose primary coping mechanism was drinking. Through the guidance of Alcoholics Anonymous, he discovered alternative tools to manage these feelings, leading to profound personal change.
Rich recounts his turbulent past, including a final arrest in San Diego and subsequent time in federal prison. These experiences served as a catalyst for seeking change and ultimately joining Alcoholics Anonymous. He openly discusses the strain his addiction placed on his family relationships, detailing the severed connections with his mother and sister. A significant portion of Rich's talk focuses on the importance of family dynamics in the recovery process.
He stresses the need for individuals to address unresolved issues with significant family members during their inventory process. He shares how failing to mention his father in his inventory was a turning point for another individual in recovery, illustrating the importance of confronting these deep-seated issues. Rich's reflections on step 5 highlight the role of listening and understanding what is unsaid in the recovery process.
He emphasizes the need for a listener to help uncover hidden resentments and unresolved family dynamics, which are crucial for healing. Overall, Rich's journey underscores the power of Alcoholics Anonymous and the importance of steps 4 and 5 in achieving sobriety and personal transformation.