Humans are obviously not perfect; everyone will have their flaws and weaknesses. It is only when these imperfections lead to suffering that there is a real cause for concern. Most people will have many minor character defects, and a few major ones. It will be these major flaws that will cause them the most problems in life. Our generous Recovered Podcast Community allows us to be self supporting and not rely on outside contributions.  If you would like to join us, there are three ways. Episode Sponsorship  We will recognize you by first name only at the top, mid, and end of the episode.  Any amount will qualify. Premium Membership  This is the single most effective way to support the show.  Watch the video in its entirety and learn how to become Premium Sustaining Partners  We have three ways in which you can participate in this 12-step mission We invite you to be a partner is this work. Call Us Now  http://recoveredcast.com/speakpipe email mark@recoveredcast.com So, listeners, join us at The 2020 International Convention of AA in Detroit. If you are coming into town for the convention, the Recovered Podcast wants to meet you! If you would like to get all the information regarding the Recovered Podcast at the 2020 International Convention, just email me and we will get you on our google group. Just email me at mark@recoveredcast.com To get on our 2020 International Convention Google group This google group will be notified with all the Recovered Podcast Plans for the convention and will have all the information about how to find our tailgate party.  Right now, our google group has been provided with maps and general information about Detroit. Email me at mark@recoveredcast.com if you want these kinds of updates. It is necessary that recovering addicts puts a bit of effort into removing their more serious character defects. They will not be expected to fix everything overnight, but a continual effort to develop as a human is required. Those who fail to deal with their major character flaws will find that this prevents them from finding true happiness in sobriety – they become a dry drunk. It could even be a trigger for a return to substance abuse. What comes to mind first regarding character defects? Why is identifying your character flaws important to your recovery? How has ignoring one caused you pain? How has identifying one helped you? How do you identify your character defects? How does acceptance and your shortcomings relate? One slogan is “progress rather than perfection.”  How does this relate to your character defects? Why is ignoring your flaws dangerous to your recovery? How do you deal with your shortcoming? ______________________________________________________ We asked our listeners about this topic. Now, listeners, If you would like to participate in these weekly surveys, just email me for an invite request.  Email me at mark@recoveredcast.com And I will send you an invite to our Recoveredcast Google group.  This group receives the show notes for the upcoming show. You will also receive an invite to participate in the weekly survey.  You will also receive a link to call into the show so you can share you experience with the recovery topic. This group helps us prepare for each week’s topic. Again, just email for your a google group invite. Just email me at mark@recoveredcast.com To get involved in each week’s show prep. We asked our listeners,  "What are your character Defects?” Did you take the survey? https://www.surveymonkey.com/analyze/viHqAqxBmTy_2Bjpi_2F2RgxhZHLyeJRvkj7SEVa_2BRtMi5xU7sAOMfqds_2FbHQ7ppulPN What would be your answer? ________________________________________________________ We have calls - Our phone call segment is brought to you by our  Recovered Podcast Sustaining Partners _________________________________________________________ Our sustaining recovered podcast partners are a big part  in our self supporting movement. This week Nobody became a Sustaining Partners Thank you Nobody We have