Sober Cast: An (unofficial) Alcoholics Anonymous Podcast AA Topic: Steps 6 and 7 - Chris S from New Jersey
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Aug 12, 2023 AI Snips
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Early Fear and Alcohol Use
- Chris S shares how his fear and self-centeredness started in kindergarten, feeling isolated and different from other kids.
- Alcohol initially helped him cope with social fear and discomfort from an early age.
Alcoholism Drives Drinking
- Chris realized he drank not because he was an alcoholic but because alcoholism was an illness driving him.
- Alcohol removed his fear temporarily, showing the deceptive relief it provided to the alcoholic mind.
Obsessive Compulsion to Drink
- Chris describes frantic trips to liquor stores driven by the obsession to drink despite wanting to avoid it.
- The compulsion to get alcohol overtook rational thought, highlighting alcoholism's power.