I had to get that white trip three times. For me, the beginning was step 1,2,3 slip, 1,2,3 slip
My sponsor made me get up in front of everyone at the biggest meeting here in town and get that white chip three times. It was humiliating. However, hindsight is 20/20. It was more about humility. Letting go completely my ego and of being embarrassed. A show of complete surrender.
Although professional and livlihood issues would be another whole story.