Ep 9 12&12 study : finishing Step Four — The Honesty That Heals

Hey friend — welcome back to Shot Glass of Recovery. In this episode we dug into Step Four from the 12&12 (pages 51–52), and yeah, it gets real: resentments, the sex inventory, harms, fears, money worries, and those sneaky character defects (ego, insecurity, lying, cheating, stealing) that kept us stuck.

We shared honest personal stories about playing the victim, staying in bad relationships, overspending, and catching ourselves in automatic lies — and we talked about how the inventory isn’t just a list, it’s a chance to see motives and take responsibility. Sponsors, meetings, and the little daily checks (“where’s God in this?”) are part of how the work changes us.

If you’ve ever wondered why financial insecurity or emotional insecurity shows up in sobriety, this episode breaks it down: the questions to ask, the excuses to face, and the truth that sets you free. We also hear members’ shares — the awkward, the humbling, and the hopeful — and celebrate how doing the work opens new doors.

Listen in wherever you are, and if you’d like to invite our speaker seekers to your meeting, drop an email to [e-mail]. Grab a shot glass of recovery with us — honest, messy, and real. Stay tuned for the next episode.

 

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