Sober Speak- Alcoholics Anonymous Recovery Interviews 227- Marty C- These Are The Steps We Took
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Feb 25, 2022 
Marty C. is a longtime sober member of Alcoholics Anonymous from Hamilton, Ontario, offering deep insights from his recovery journey. He shares a transformative experience that led him to embrace the 12 steps fully. Marty discusses the challenges of feeling spiritually depleted despite years of sobriety and the pivotal moment he encountered Mark Houston. He emphasizes the importance of sincere inventory work and how it shifted his perspective from victimization to responsibility. Marty's practical advice highlights the vital role of sponsors and genuine engagement in the recovery process.
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Wake-Up Moment With Mark Houston
- Marty describes meeting Mark Houston who told him, "You're asleep, dreaming you're awake," which triggered a real 12-step turn.
- In about ten minutes they prayed, Marty felt a spiritual shift, and he committed to working the steps.
Middle‑Of‑AA Sobriety Is Common
- Marty realized many long-timers had never truly taken the 12 steps despite years of meetings and service.
- He calls this "middle-of-AA" sobriety: staying sober but missing the program's spiritual core.
Be Clear With Sponsees About Your Direction
- Do tell sponsees clearly if you're changing to focused 12‑step work and invite them to come with you or find another sponsor.
- Do prioritize guiding willing people through the steps rather than keeping them in social AA routines.
