For many, the physical and mental restoration that is worked towards in recovery is only half the battle; there’s often a lingering effect of guilt and shame that also must be worked through. Addiction in and of itself is a secretive disease – and along with it being portrayed as a “weakness” or a “failing,” it’s not surprising that many in recovery still struggle with shame, guilt and stigma. Tonight, we talk about Guilt 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. Many addicts start feeling more and more guilty when the fog starts to clear. As mental clarity returns, the reality of the mistakes you’ve made become clear. Knowing all the struggles your family and friends went through can cause addicts to feel a lot of shame. We don’t want you to feel guilt, we want to feel better. Many of us blame our religious upbringing for our tendency to feel guilty. The recovered Podcast is not affiliated with any religion, so let’s not bring religion into this discussion tonight. What comes first to mind on this topic? What is Guilt? Why is it dangerous? What was it like handling negative emotions early in program? Why is it important to “feel the feelings?” How did the program help? What were you actually guilty of when you came into the program? Did you share these things at meetings? What part of the program helped? Were other people ashamed of you before program? How did you know? How did you cope with this early in program? How did you forgive yourself? For you, is the difference between guilt and shame for you? Is knowing the difference helpful? Have you ever been ashamed of yourself since program? What character defect was in play that lead to this behavior? How did you handle it? How do you change your actions? How can self care help? How do you practice self crare? How does the stigma of alcoholism/addiction affect your feeling guilty? Have you ever felt ashamed of someone else? Is that bad for your program? When is feeling guilty a good thing? When is it a bad thing? How are guilt and shame related? How are they different? What steps help? How can feeling guilty help in steps 8 and 9? How can prayer help? How can the fellowship help? How can service work help? What guilty feeling are you dealing with today? What would you say to the new person about Guilt? ______________________________________________________ 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