So often we have the fear of “being found out”. Many of us believe that if others knew who we are, where we came from, and what we have done they would not like us. That is not always the truth. The Big Book of AA states “give freely of what you find and join us”.
In order to give freely, we must first take down the walls of personal secrecy and begin to share who we are and not judge what we learn about others. As a word of caution, let me say with some things we may need to be careful to whom and what we disclose, but for the most part, we should feel free to “share our experience, strength, and hope with each other”.
If a mechanic is going to fix my car they need to know a little history of my driving. If my doctor is going to prescribe the right medication, he/she will need to know my symptoms. The same is true with recovery. “We are only as sick as our secrets”.
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Robert Pardon
Robert is the Recovery Guy. Getting clean and sober on April 25, 1986 has given me the insight and practical skill set to not only stay sober, but to also re-invent myself to the person I always wanted to become. Showing others how to do this is my life goal.
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