Sober 35 years since 6/30/1988, this talk is loaded with quotable observations.
"I'll tell you what I think I was like."
I cannot fully comprehend or define God nor can I fully comprehend or define another person.
Dr. Silkworth's view does not excuse my behavior but it does explain it.
I drank because I did not like the effects of sobriety.
AA taught him to Spot - Admit - Correct.
In treatment he thought the 20 Yes/No questions that start with "Have you ever ...", beg instead to be essay questions to allow for explanation and qualification.
Recovery is a process of Information, Application and Transformation.
(1 hr 5 min) (7.5 MB) (id#4601)