We alcoholics suffer. Before program, our obsession with drugs and alcohol led to the destruction of everything important to us. Even after program, new obsessions can also cause us to suffer, even without the alcohol. Sure, it’s obvious that our addictive behavior is the source of our own misery, but we may still seem unwilling to change. We are unwilling to change because of many things, but usually, it’s fear. We people with addictions must learn how to find courage. Our generous Recovered Podcast Community allows us to be self supporting and not rely on outside contributions.  If you would like to join us, there are three ways. Episode Sponsorship  We will recognize you by first name only at the top, mid, and end of the episode.  Any amount will qualify. Premium Membership  This is the single most effective way to support the show.  Watch the video in its entirety and learn how to become Premium Sustaining Partners  We have three ways in which you can participate in this 12-step mission We invite you to be a partner is this work. Call Us Now  http://recoveredcast.com/speakpipe Some view entering a 12 step recovery program as a step that only follows hitting “rock bottom” with a drug or alcohol addiction. Some even view entering program as a sign of weakness because that person does not have proper self control. And while recovery can come at the point when an addiction becomes life inhibiting, it remains a courageous choice nonetheless. Tonight, we talk about courage. Tonight, the topic we discuss is “Courage in Recovery.” Your first thoughts on courage and our recovery program? Did you have courage at first? What did early recovery courage look like? Did you become more or less fearful when you first came into program? What is courage in program to you? Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear Courage is the ability to do something that frightens one. etc. Why is courage important to your program? Talk to the new person… Why were you fearful when you were new? Did you think others in program were courageous? Why? How did you lose fear and become courageous? What was the first thing (other than steps 4/9 and other thank coming to your first meeting) you did in recovery that was brave and you knew it would take fortitude? ______________________________________________________ We asked our listeners about this topic. Now, listeners, If you would like to participate in these weekly surveys, just email me an invite request. Email me at mark@recoveredcast.com And I will send you an invite to our Recoveredcast Google group. This group receives the show notes for the upcoming show. You will also receive an invite to participate in the weekly survey. You will also receive a link to call into the show so you can share you experience with the recovery topic. This group helps us prepare for each week’s topic. Again, just email a google group invite request to mark@recoveredcast.com To get involved in each week’s show prep. We asked our listeners, "What part of early program took the most courage?” Did you take the survey? https://www.surveymonkey.com/analyze/q_2F9U5vWvmLUV1TPZqTW1oP4XGlpTkq0c_2BYahXTIH49C5LOxn1Zp3NGWdwdw9AdCD What would be your answer? ________________________________________________________ What is the bravest thing one of your sponsees has done? What was the bravest thing you have done in recovery? (Other than coming into the program and other than steps 4 and 9) When has fear held you back? Do you have regrets and how do you deal with that? What steps takes courage for you? What steps has given you fortitude? What parts of the program (steps, service, higher power, fellowship, traditions, etc.) help develop courage? What are you faced with today that requires courage? What steps are you working? Talk to the person who is struggling with Courage in Recovery. We have calls - Our phone call segment is brought to you by our Recovered Podcast Sustai