Topic: Aspects of the IllnessTopic: Aspects of the Illness
Sober Cast: An (unofficial) Alcoholics Anonymous Podcast AA
Dave K is speaking on the topic of "Aspects of the Illness" at the Montclair New Jersey Big Book Workshop held in 2009. Email: sobercast@gmail.com Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate We have added a page of meetings that have moved onlin...
51:38•16 Mar 2022
Dave K: Understanding the Complexities of Alcoholism
“If I don't really believe that, and if I don't really continue to believe that I'm screwed because this alcoholic, anytime my ego grows and says: hey, you got it, man, that's when I'm starting to go out, because I did it for So Many Years.”
Dave K's story is one that many will find deeply relatable and enlightening. In this episode of Sober Cast, he opens up about his journey through alcoholism and the intricate aspects of the illness. Recorded at the Montclair New Jersey Big Book Workshop in 2009, Dave doesn't hold back as he shares his personal battles with relapse and recovery.
He underscores the importance of engaging with the Big Book and highlights how working with others has been a cornerstone of his sobriety. Dave's candid reflections on staying humble and vigilant are particularly striking.
He emphasizes, 'If I don't really believe that, and if I don't really continue to believe that I'm screwed because this alcoholic, anytime my ego grows and says: hey, you got it, man, that's when I'm starting to go out, because I did it for So Many Years'. His talk is not just informative but also profoundly inspiring, offering valuable insights for anyone on the path to recovery.
Tune in to hear Dave K's powerful message and gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of alcoholism.
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