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Walking Hand In Hand With The Newcomer (The Daily Trudge)

Walking Hand In Hand With The Newcomer
On page 100 of Alcoholics Anonymous, we are reminded of the importance of working with others—especially the newcomer. It tells us to continue watching for selfishness, dishonesty, resentment, and fear, and when these show up, we take action right away.
Walking hand in hand with the newcomer isn’t just about helping them—it’s part of how we stay sober ourselves. As we carry the message, we’re also practicing the principles in our own lives.
Today on The Daily Trudge, we talk about what it really means to show up for the next person, stay spiritually fit, and grow through service.
We keep what we have by giving it away.
Trudging Together.
No one trudges alone. 🙏
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Have we lost the choice to drink? (The Daily Trudge)

Have we lost the choice to drink?
On pages 22–24 of Alcoholics Anonymous, the question is made clear: have we lost the power of choice when it comes to drinking?
The Big Book describes how the alcoholic mind works—how even when we truly want to stop, something happens before the first drink that leads us back again. It explains the strange mental blank spot, the return to drinking without a clear reason, and the reality that self-knowledge alone is not enough.
Today on The Daily Trudge, we break down what these pages actually say and what it means for anyone struggling with the idea of control, choice, and the cycle of relapse.
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why do I keep going back?”—this is the conversation.
Trudging Together.
No one trudges alone. 🙏
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Arrested Development (The Daily Trudge)

Arrested development is something many of us don’t recognize until we get into recovery. While life moved forward, parts of us stayed stuck—emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.
Today on The Daily Trudge, Dion talks about what arrested development looks like in real life, how it shows up in our reactions, relationships, and decision-making, and what begins to change as we grow in recovery.
Getting sober is just the beginning.Learning how to respond to life in a new way—that’s where real growth starts.
If you’ve ever felt like you were reacting to life the same way for years, this conversation will hit home.
Trudging Together.
No one trudges alone. 🙏
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Learning to Be a Father in Recovery (The Daily Trudge)

Learning to Be a Father in Recovery
Fatherhood doesn’t automatically come with sobriety. For many of us, it’s something we have to learn—sometimes from the ground up.
Today on The Daily Trudge, Dion talks about what it means to become a present, honest, and consistent father in recovery.
This isn’t about perfection—it’s about showing up. It’s about taking responsibility, rebuilding trust, and learning how to be there in ways we may never have been before.
Recovery changes more than just our relationship with alcohol.It changes how we show up for the people who matter most.
If you’re navigating fatherhood in recovery, or trying to make things right, this conversation is for you.
Trudging Together.
No one trudges alone. 🙏
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HOW It Works (The Daily Trudge)

HOW It Works
“How It Works” is one of the most recognized sections in the book Alcoholics Anonymous, laying out the foundation of the Twelve Steps and the path to recovery.
Today on The Daily Trudge, we walk through what the Big Book actually says about willingness, honesty, and taking action.
Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. So what does that really mean? What does it look like in real life to take these steps, and why are they so effective?
This isn’t theory—it’s a program of action.And for those who are willing, it works.
Trudging Together.
No one trudges alone. 🙏
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Four Years of Trudging — This Is Why I Speak Up (The Daily Trudge)

Four Years of Trudging — This Is Why I Speak Up
There are seasons in life that shape us in ways we don’t fully understand until later. Periods where we’re tested, stretched, and forced to grow—whether we’re ready or not.
Today on The Daily Trudge, Dion shares part of the journey behind why he continues to advocate so strongly for recovery.
This isn’t about one moment—it’s about the process. The experiences, challenges, and lessons that come over time and change how we see ourselves, others, and the path forward.
If you’ve ever gone through a season that changed you, this conversation will resonate.
Trudging Together.
No one trudges alone. 🙏
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The Five Love Languages (The Daily Trudge)

The Five Love Languages
Love isn’t just a feeling—it’s something we learn how to give and receive. And for many of us in recovery, that didn’t come naturally.
Today on The Daily Trudge, we’re breaking down The Five Love Languages and how they show up in real life—especially in sobriety.
What makes one person feel loved might not even register for someone else. So how do we learn to connect better, communicate better, and actually show up for the people in our lives?
Whether you're new to recovery or years in, understanding love languages can change your relationships, your communication, and how you experience connection.
We don’t just learn how to stay sober…we learn how to love.
Trudging Together.
No one trudges alone. 🙏
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When God Starts Doing What You Couldn’t (The Daily Trudge)

When God Starts Doing What You Couldn’t
There comes a point in recovery where we begin to realize something powerful—the things we could never fix on our own start to change. Not because we figured it out, but because we finally stopped fighting.
Today on The Daily Trudge, we’re diving into today’s AA Daily Reflection and talking about what happens when we let go of control and begin to rely on God.
The Big Book tells us that self-knowledge isn’t enough. So what happens when we stop trying to manage everything ourselves? What does it actually look like when God begins to do for us what we could not do for ourselves?
If you’ve ever felt stuck, exhausted from trying, or like nothing is changing—this conversation is for you.
Recovery isn’t about becoming stronger.It’s about becoming willing.
Trudging Together.
No one trudges alone. 🙏
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Why Early Sobriety Feels So Strange (The Daily Trudge)

Why Early Sobriety Feels So Strange
Early sobriety can feel confusing, uncomfortable, and sometimes even frightening. Many people expect life to immediately get better after putting the drink or drug down, but instead they often experience emotional swings, restlessness, anxiety, and a sense that something just feels “off.”
Today on The Daily Trudge, Dion talks about why early recovery can feel so strange and what the Big Book says about the mental, emotional, and spiritual changes that begin when we stop drinking.
If you are new to recovery or supporting someone who is, this conversation may help explain why those first days and months can feel so different—and why that experience is completely normal.
Recovery is a process, and none of us have to go through it alone.
Trudging Together.
No one trudges alone. 🙏
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All You Need Is Love (The Daily Trudge)

All You Need Is Love
Today’s show is a special one—it’s my 14-year wedding anniversary. In recovery we learn that real relationships are built on honesty, patience, and a willingness to grow. The same spiritual principles that keep us sober also help us build stronger connections with the people in our lives.
The Alcoholics Anonymous reminds us that selfishness and self-centeredness are at the root of many of our problems. As we practice the principles of recovery—honesty, humility, and service—we begin to show up differently in our relationships.
Today we’re talking about love, partnership, and how recovery helps us become better spouses, partners, and friends. Because when we start living by these principles, we discover something simple but powerful: sometimes the most important thing we can give the people in our lives is love.
Trudging Together.
No one trudges alone. 🙏
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