Printed only in the First Edition, this story conveys a powerful message about slipping, or back-sliding, that will touch every generation of AA members. After 2 years sober, he started neglecting meetings, fellowship, and daily prayer. "Nothing happened...then came the thought that I could stand on my own feet now...that God might have been all very well for the early days or months of my sobriety, but I didn't need him now...and soon was drinking...." Howard L, sober since 1988, presents an inspired reading of this story and encourages listeners to revisit earlier podcast episodes that feature the main chapters of the Big Book. Enjoy listening on our website, BigBookPodcast.com, or download and subscribe to the podcast for free at Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. And, if you have a minute, please leave a rating and review.