| 'Maybe you never really stopped Dan'.
This is the question? Nope. This is why you drank. "Men and women drink essentially for the effect produced by alcohol." So, this is why people drink. AND unless they experience an entire psychic change....there is very little hope of their recovery.
Now, THAT should humble you.
Humility is defined as "unpretending". This goes well with rigorous honesty. Both are necessary for "THE" program to work.
You never really got step one, my friend. "The principle that we shall find no enduring strength until having admitted complete defeat is the main taproot through which our society has sprung." Most people admit defeat over alcohol...but, that is not COMPLETE defeat. Therefore, without admitting complete defeat they find no ***enduring*** strength. They find strength, but it will not pass the test of time.
Check out the first page in the 1st step in the 12x12. Pay particular attention to the "unpalatable truth" that Bill speaks of.
Welcome Home!
Wilky
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