PHANTOM VISITOR
04-05-2006, 10:53 AM
The Doctors Opinion is the only opinion in the basic text of the BB.
In it, he says this, "Frothy emotional appeal seldom suffices. The message which can interest and hold these alcoholic people must have depth and weight."
The idea that those new to AA must be shielded from the truth of the recovery message is not shared by Silkworth.
For any who are new, be aware that the truth - brutal though it may seem - is only where you will find the "depth and weight" needed for recovery.
Alcoholism is a deadly disease which surely kills the alcoholic without effective treatment. My understanding and sympathy will not get you well.
In it, he says this, "Frothy emotional appeal seldom suffices. The message which can interest and hold these alcoholic people must have depth and weight."
The idea that those new to AA must be shielded from the truth of the recovery message is not shared by Silkworth.
For any who are new, be aware that the truth - brutal though it may seem - is only where you will find the "depth and weight" needed for recovery.
Alcoholism is a deadly disease which surely kills the alcoholic without effective treatment. My understanding and sympathy will not get you well.