Sober Speak- Alcoholics Anonymous Recovery Interviews 275- Marty C- Fears and Sex- Step 4 part 2
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Jan 20, 2023 
Marty C, a seasoned recovery speaker from Hamilton, Ontario, dives deep into the intricacies of the Fourth Step in Alcoholics Anonymous. He shares personal insights on overcoming fears and the essential process of conducting an honest inventory. Marty emphasizes the importance of recognizing our patterns in past relationships and offers practical methods to evaluate our behavior. He also tackles modern issues like pornography and urges compassion for the vulnerable. His experiences inspire listeners to embrace their recovery journeys with courage.
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Finish Steps 1–3 Before Step Four
- Do the first three steps thoroughly before starting Step Four so you have the foundation to do rigorous inventory work.
- Follow the Big Book directions and launch into the 'course of vigorous action' once Steps 1–3 are done.
List Your Mistakes, Not Just Your 'Part'
- In the Fourth Step last column, write your own mistakes and faults, not just your 'part' in others' wrongs.
- Ask 'What did I do?' for each person on your resentments list and record honest specifics.
Do A First Run, Then Revisit Deeper
- Treat initial inventories like triage: get through them, make amends, and then revisit later for deeper work.
- Do inventories regularly (annual or as your sponsor advises) and push further each time.
