Why is Spirituality Important in Recovery?

Send us Fan MailOne of the biggest turn offs for people considering a 12 step group or even those already in, is the topic of God, religion and spirituality.  But what exactly is spirituality and why does it go hand in hand with self knowledge of alcoholism?Both Matt and Steve have some challenges with the view of the religious higher power.  This topic was brought up by a friend in the rooms, who came into recovery as an atheist and now finds himself agnostic with a view that his higher power is not himself.How does self knowledge work for you in recovery?  Do you need a higher power?  What does spirituality look like for you?  Where do you struggle and where do you have strength?Support the show📫 Get more honest conversations about sobriety delivered to your inbox! Subscribe to The Sober Friends Dispatch, our weekly newsletter where we go beyond the podcast to share real strategies for alcohol-free living. Join our community by clicking here.