These defects grow in the dark and die in the light of exposure.
Basic Text, p.32
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The Fifth Step asks us to share our true nature with God, with ourselves, and with another human being. It doesnt encourage us to tell everyone every little secret about ourselves. It doesnt ask us to disclose to the whole world every shameful or frightening thought weve ever had. Step Five simply suggests that our secrets cause us more harm than good when we keep them completely to ourselves.
If we give in to our reluctance to reveal our true nature to even one human being, the secret side of our lives becomes more powerful. And when the secrets are in control, they drive a wedge between ourselves, our Higher Power, and the things we value most about our recovery.
When we share our secret selves in confidence with at least one human beingour sponsor, perhaps, or a close friendthis person usually doesnt reject us. We disclose ourselves to someone else and are rewarded with their acceptance. When this happens, we realize that honest sharing is not life-threatening; the secrets have lost their power over us.
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Just for today: I can disarm the secrets in my life by sharing them with one human being.
Only God and my sponsor know all my secrets and the freedom is such a blessing! And if there are more secrets(and they will show up in life) that he doesn't know yet he will,,this work never ceases just as our recovery is a day by day journey.The secrets have lost their power over me!!!!! Thank you dear God!
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Our purpose is to remain clean,just for today,and to carry the message of recovery.
