Challenged: Gays in Recovery (Part 2)

This series focuses on those coming to 12-Step recovery for alcohol or drugs but challenged by issues such as anxiety, depression, sexual and emotional traumas as well as those who are members of minority and marginalized populations. Fr. Bill continues his interview with Paul S., author of Paths to Recovery for Gay and Bisexual Drug Addicts. Paul has many years in 12-Step recovery, counseling and in helping gay and other marginalized groups find recovery. Show Notes: Paul’s book discussed in this episode is: Paths to Recovery for Gay and Bisexual Drug Addicts https://www.amazon.com/Paths-Recovery-Bisexual-Drug-Addicts/dp/1442249986 Paul’s book on William James is here: https://rb.gy/rpvnlr Other works mentioned in the episode: The Body Keeps the Score: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748/ Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl – pdf version https://blog.12min.com/mans-search-for-meaning-pdf-summary/ Answer to Job by Carl Jung – pdf version https://cdnimpuls.com/politiko.al/uploads/2019/09/C.-G.-Jung-Answer-to-Job-Princeton-University-Press-1952.pdf/ The Essential Writings of Christian Mysticism by Bernard McGinn https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Writings-Christian-Mysticism-Classics/dp/0812974212/ To support Father Bill W. and Two Way Prayer with a donation, please visit: https://www.twowayprayer.org/donate-1 If this has been helpful to you; please like, subscribe, share, and keep coming back!

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I’m an Episcopal (Anglican) priest in recovery from alcoholism since 1972. I've spent my career in addiction treatment focused on 12-Step spirituality and exploring the pioneer history of AA. In discovering the lost 11th Step practice of Two Way Prayer, my program underwent a life-changing transformation. As Bill Wilson said, “ something was lost from AA when we stopped emphasizing the morning meditation." My mission now is helping people in 12-Step Fellowships explore a deeper understanding of spiritual practice and how it connects us to the "Great Reality" within. -Fr. Bill W.