Confession

It may be difficult to talk to someone about all of our secrets and defects. We often think we have done well enough admitting these things to ourselves. In actual practice, we find a solitary self-appraisal insufficient. If we skip this vital step, we may not overcome drinking. Time after Time newcomers have tried to keep to themselves certain facts about their lives. Trying to avoid this humbling experience they have turned to easier methods. Almost invariably they got drunk. Having persevered with the rest of the program, they wondered why they fell. We think the reason is that they never completed their house cleaning. They took inventory all right, but they hung on to some of the worst items in stock.