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vol 275. Growth or Death with Steve W.
vol 275. Growth or Death with Steve W.
vol 275. Growth or Death with Steve W.
Thursday 14th August 2025
Steve Williams shares his journey through AA, finding hope and growth in sobriety. Discover insights into recovery and spiritual exploration.
53 minutes
hopeful
challenging
reflective
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- Steve's commitment to AA and sobriety.
- Impact of family dynamics on personal growth.
- The importance of spiritual exploration.
- Challenges faced during recovery.
- Lessons learned from long-term recovery.
The healing process of the Steps has really helped me to understand where the love is and always has been in my life.
In this podcast episode, Steve Williams opens up about his journey through Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), highlighting the profound impact it has had on his life and sobriety. Born and raised in Akron, Ohio, the birthplace of AA, Steve recounts his experiences growing up in an alcoholic household filled with chaos and mental illness. Despite these challenges, he found love and support within his family, which he came to appreciate more fully after engaging in the recovery process.
Steve's sobriety date is December 1, 2017, and he actively participates in his home group, Kent Friday Night. He emphasizes the importance of working through the 12 steps of AA, which have been transformative in his understanding of love and acceptance. The healing process of these steps has helped him uncover the love that always existed in his life, despite the tumultuous environment he grew up in.
Throughout the episode, Steve shares candid stories of his past struggles, including his attention-seeking behavior and the serious legal troubles he faced, which led to a federal indictment. These experiences were pivotal in his decision to seek help and embrace the support offered by AA. He acknowledges the fellowship's role in his recovery, admitting that he initially used it selfishly to escape trouble, but eventually recognized its deeper value.
Steve discusses the concept of spiritual growth as an ongoing journey, likening it to a living organism that needs nurturing. He stresses the importance of not becoming complacent in recovery, as stagnation can lead to a spiritual decline. His insight into the spiritual axiom that disturbances often reflect internal issues has been a guiding principle in his life.
The episode concludes with Steve expressing gratitude for the lessons learned from long-term recovery and the network of friends who have supported him throughout his sobriety. He encourages listeners to remain open-minded, honest, and willing to find hope in their struggles, highlighting that such hope is always available to those who seek it.