C3S Podcast & Reads: September 17th, 2024
Concluding Chapter 3, victim mentality and Al-Anon
Welcome to another week of the Chapter 3 Newsletter, summertime has rapidly come to a close and we have another change of season in front of us.
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Fred’s story parallels mine in some very significant ways. It shows the futility of relying on the pursuit of self-knowledge to remedy an individuals issues with alcoholism and addiction. It additionally shows the weak reasoning and excuses that alcoholics will use to place themselves in situations that will afford them the opportunity to drink. But most important from this story is the first utterance of some of the most meaningful phrases in all of recovery. It is the introduction of the concept that the solution to alcoholism is simple but not easy.
We did it! After 30 episodes, we finally will be wrapping up Chapter 3 in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. When I first conceived of the concept of doing the Chapter 3 Stigma project, I genuinely envisioned creating 2-3 episodes that covered the chapter and overlayed my story. Never in my wildest dreams would I have imagined it would take on the life that it has had up to this point with the podcast and the newsletter. Thank you to all who have been following along up to this point!
Interesting Articles & Reads
Exploring the Victim Mentality and How it Hurts Sobriety
Nearly every alcoholic and addict feels hurt and slighted. Sitting in the mentality of feeling like you’re owed something is not going to solve your problem. Step 4 of the 12 step program is likely the most powerful personal activity anyone struggling with alcoholism can do for themselves and their healing. It sheds light on resentments, but more importantly forces you to address how your behavior in the situation contributed to the outcome.
The Al-Anon Program for Families Affected by Addiction
The version of Alcoholics Anonymous to find support and community for those who are not alcoholic, but have one in the family. Can lend insights and guidance during the early periods of a loved one being in recovery.
That’s all I’ve got! All the best,
Kyle Zibrowski