Those who are working the 12-Step program know that each step is quite valuable. In Step 9, you worked through the process of making amends. When you're working Step 10 of Alcoholics Anonymous, you focus on taking a personal inventory. Step 10 is significantly different than the other steps because you’re now in the ... Read More
Step 6 AA: Addressing Character Defects
Embracing change means making commitments to yourself to rid your life of your defects and faults. In the 12-Step Program, Step 6 focuses on this key topic. What Is Step 6 of the 12 Steps and What Does It Mean? Are you ready for a change? It seems like a simple statement, but Step 6 of AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) asks ... Read More
Step 5 of AA: How Admitting Your Wrongs Can Propel Your Recovery
Step 5 AA instructs individuals to admit their wrongs to themselves, a higher power and another person. Take a look at these Step 5 examples for guidance. In the Alcoholics Anonymous 12-Step recovery program, the first step is admitting you have a problem. The further steps help you understand the consequences of ... Read More
Overcoming 3 Common Anxieties About Early Recovery
by Molly Mammen How will I handle not drinking? An essential part of getting sober is learning how to live life without the use of a substance. In many ways, alcoholism is the ultimate coping mechanism to take away or "cure" your feelings -- up until the time that it doesn't. Sobriety requires individuals to come ... Read More
Step 4 A.A.: Taking Your Fearless Moral Inventory
What is Step 4 in A.A.? While every step in the 12-step program presents a unique set of challenges, Step Four in Alcoholics Anonymous has gained notoriety as being the "scary" step. This is the step that requires you to take a long, hard, honest look at your character flaws. It can feel overwhelming and frightening ... Read More
Step 1 of AA: “Powerlessness”, the First of the 12-step Journey
The journey to recovery often begins with a single step, and for millions of individuals battling alcohol addiction through the Alcoholic Anonymous Pathway, the first step is known as "1st Step AA" or "Step One AA." It involves acknowledging one's powerlessness over alcohol. In the words of the authors of AA's Big ... Read More
What Are the 12 Principles of AA?
Updated on May 23, 2022 What are the 12 Principles of AA and how do they work in recovery? A complete answer to this question begins with a quick history of how these principles originated, who developed them, and why. You'll then get to learn about each principle separately and what it means.... The Principles ... Read More
Building Your Resume in Recovery
You’re working through recovery and feeling empowered by all that you’ve learned about substance abuse and mental health. Now, you’re working towards getting back into the workforce, a logical step in the progression of your treatment. How do you complete a resume for returning to work if there are big gaps in it from ... Read More