Tradition 5 tells us that part of our recovery is in finding compassion for our

alcoholic friends and relatives. What is compassion and how is it different from

sympathy or empathy? Welcome to episode 361 of the Recovery Show. This episode is

brought to you by Molly, Sheila, Luna, Joyella, Matthias and Suzanne. They use the

donation button on our website. Thank you Molly, Sheila, Luna, Joyella, Matthias

and Suzanne for your generous contributions. This episode is for you. We are

friends and family members of alcoholics and addicts who have found a path to

serenity and happiness. We who live or have lived with the seemingly hopeless

problem of addiction understand as perhaps few others can. So much depends on

our own attitudes and we believe that changed attitudes can aid recovery.

Before we begin, we'd like to state that in this show, we represent ourselves

rather than any 12-step program. During this show, we will share our own

experiences. The opinions expressed here are strictly those of the person who

gave them. Take what you like and leave the rest. We hope that you'll find

something in our sharing. Speak to your life. My name is Spencer and I'm your host

today. Joining me today is Eric. Welcome Eric. Good morning Spencer. Happy Memorial Day.

Indeed. Indeed. I picked a reading. This is February 11th from our daily

reader Courage to Change. Tradition 5 helps me to set three goals. To work the

steps for myself to have compassion for alcoholics and to have compassion for

those who come to Eleanor. What strikes me is the amount of love to be found in

these three goals. First, I love myself enough to try to heal and grow by

working the 12 steps. Next, I call on this strength to love those people I

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