Sober Cast: An (unofficial) Alcoholics Anonymous Podcast AA Topic: Steps 6 and 7
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Aug 19, 2025 Mike S, a retired chief deputy district attorney from Riverside, CA, shares his journey of sobriety, having gotten sober in 1980. He candidly discusses Steps 6 and 7, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection and humility in recovery. Mike recounts pivotal moments that shaped his understanding of character defects and the power of surrender. His stories reveal how confronting fear and anger can lead to significant personal growth, backed by the support of a strong community through Alcoholics Anonymous.
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Emotions Distort Reality
- Mike says he views the world through his emotions, which makes life unmanageable when feelings are distorted.
- He credits tough sponsors for helping him see situations without emotional distortion.
Sober Morning Memory
- Mike recounts the exact morning he got sober on May 30, 1980, feeling sick and suicidal the night before.
- He emphasizes that nothing outside of him ever fixed his problems, setting the scene for recovery.
First Stimulant Purchase
- He tells how he discovered stimulants (Bennys/methadrine) and his first purchase that spiraled into years of use.
- The story shows how substances escalated from experimentation to long-term reliance.
