Step Work

JamesCT · JamesCT

12. Having had a spiritual awakening as a result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to others who still suffer, and to practice these principles in all our affairs. Spread the news. It's not enough to just learn that things can be better for an adult child of an alcoholic. We need to let others...

notcrazy62 · notcrazy62

Here are some common characteristics of Acoas ( adults who grew up in alcoholic or other dysfunctional homes) 1) We have feelings of low self-worth, and judge ourselves and others without mercy 2) We tend to isolate and feel uneasy around people we do not know, especially authority figures ...

JamesCT · JamesCT

1. We admitted we were powerless over the effects of alcoholism or other family dysfunction, that our lives had become unmanageable. It is important to remember that powerlessness does not equal helplessness. What powerlessness means above is that we do not have the ability in and of ourselves to b...

hotrod · hotrod

Step 11Sought through Prayers and Meditation to improve our Conscious Contact with God, As We Understood Him, and Praying only for Knowledge of His Will and the Power to carry it outPaths to recovery Page 110Each Steps offers new spiritual guidance. In Step 11 we can maintain our growth with n...

JamesCT · JamesCT

11. Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, as we understand God, praying only for knowledge of God's will for us and the power to carry it out. This step is another one of those who have the word God in it which can trip people up. Again, substitute Higher Power fo...

hotrod · hotrod

Step 1 Admitted we were powerless over alcohol and that our lives had become unmanageable Step 1 Courage to Change Page 14 When I am able to admit that I am powerless over alcohol my life becomes more manageable. Today I will take a step to freedom and growth by surrendering. MY BRIEF SHARE Nagging,...

hotrod · hotrod

IN ALANON WE BELIEVE LIFE IS FOR GROWTH-PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL STEP 8 MADE A LIST OF ALL PERSONS WE HAVE HARMED AND BECAME WILLING TO MAKE AMENDS TO THEM ALLone DAY AT A TIME IN ALANON PAGE 174THE ONLY ACTION THIS STEP CALLS FOR IS TO MAKE A LIST.I CAN DO THIS BY ALLOWING MY OPPRESIVE NAGGING G...

hotrod · hotrod

STEP 8 MADE A LIST OF ALL PERSONS WE HAVE HARMED AND BECAME WILLING TO MAKE AMENDS TO THEM ALL Paths to Recovery page 87 One of the most important things in Step 8 is that it is for me. If others reap the benefit that is a bonus all I need to do in this step is to become willing!!! . If I make the list...

JamesCT · JamesCT

4: Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Do this step. This one is where people procrastinate, make excuses, skip, or even quit the steps over. We don't want to own up to what we've done. Or we're afraid we're going to beat ourselves up over and over again. I took a long time to d...

JamesCT · JamesCT

8. Made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all. There is often a resistance to this step. There are people who, honestly, aren't deserving of amends even if they are owed. But as Malachy McCourt saidResentment is like taking poison and waiting for the other pers...

JamesCT · JamesCT

12: Having had a spiritual awakening as a result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to others who still suffer, and to practice these principles in all our affairs. This is the call to action. Once you are helped, you help. This is not a step you generally have to drag yourself through. Usu...

JamesCT · JamesCT

7. Humbly asked God to remove our shortcomings. First, as always, read "God" as "Higher Power" if you have issues with religion. Next, this step links directly back to the first step, where we admitted our powerlessness over family dysfunction. We have to be ready for help fro...

hotrod · hotrod

STEP 7HUMBLY ASKED HIM TO REMOVE OUR SHORTCOMINGSPaths to recovery page 72On the surface Step 7 looks fairly simple.In admitting we need HPs help to remove our shortcomings, this does not mean inferiority, weakness or submission that would mean we are still resisting our need for helpWhen...

JamesCT · JamesCT

6. Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character. Long ago a female friend of mine was lamenting the actions of a male friend of mine regarding the relationship between the two of them. His actions were giving her mixed signals. On the one hand he had made it perfectly clear that t...

JamesCT · JamesCT

5. Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. The concept of casting spells comes from the power of speaking words aloud. For many it, in fact, makes things real on a mental or philosophical level. And that's why these things need to be spoken. You're not hi...

dot · dot

Step Four - Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. 1. Am I willing to look honestly at myself? What stands in my way? 2. How am I tolerant? 3. Do I make friends easily? Why or why not? 4. In what ways am I resentful? Do I harbor grudges? Why? Love - Dot

hotrod · hotrod

STEP 5ADMITTED TO GOD, TO OURSELVESs AND TO ANOTHER HUMAN BEING THE EXACT NATURE OF OUR WRONGSDoing the 4thstep was a spiritual experience I learned I was not as bad as I thought and that I was simply human Paths to recovery page 61My Share I was confused by the wording of this Step it did not say reco...

Lyne · Lyne

Step 3 Questions: I am able to turn my will over to God but somedays, like today, my enthusiasm diminishes. Too much stress, all stems from A, now my son is involved, and I just feel so low. I believe HP does care for me but for the past few months I have much suffering emotionally. This morning I turned it...

hotrod · hotrod

Alanon 12 Steps and 12 Traditions page 1 IN ALANON WE BELIEVE LIFE IS FOR GROWTH- Physical, Emotional and Spiritual STEP 2Came to Believe that a Power Greater than Ourselves could Restore us to SanityPath to Rec...

Lyne · Lyne

I am powerless over my spouse and her drinking, gambling, lying, and eating.

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	ACoA Step 12 (Preview) 12. Having had a spiritual awakening as a result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to others who still suffer, and to practice these principles in all our affairs. Spread the news. It's not enough to just learn that things can be better for an adult child of an alcoholic. We need to let others...	JamesCT	0	687	Sep 9, 2013 by JamesCT
	Step 1 - ACOA - Common behavior characteristics (Preview) Here are some common characteristics of Acoas ( adults who grew up in alcoholic or other dysfunctional homes) 1) We have feelings of low self-worth, and judge ourselves and others without mercy 2) We tend to isolate and feel uneasy around people we do not know, especially authority figures ...	notcrazy62	4	2440	Aug 31, 2013 by Jacks1964
	ACoA Step 1 (Preview) 1. We admitted we were powerless over the effects of alcoholism or other family dysfunction, that our lives had become unmanageable. It is important to remember that powerlessness does not equal helplessness. What powerlessness means above is that we do not have the ability in and of ourselves to b...	JamesCT	17	2723	Aug 30, 2013 by Ula
	STEP 11 ALANON (Preview) Step 11Sought through Prayers and Meditation to improve our Conscious Contact with God, As We Understood Him, and Praying only for Knowledge of His Will and the Power to carry it outPaths to recovery Page 110Each Steps offers new spiritual guidance. In Step 11 we can maintain our growth with n...	hotrod	2	1172	Aug 28, 2013 by hotrod
	ACoA Step 11 (Preview) 11. Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, as we understand God, praying only for knowledge of God's will for us and the power to carry it out. This step is another one of those who have the word God in it which can trip people up. Again, substitute Higher Power fo...	JamesCT	1	725	Aug 27, 2013 by DavidG
	ALANON STEP 1 (Preview) Step 1 Admitted we were powerless over alcohol and that our lives had become unmanageable Step 1 Courage to Change Page 14 When I am able to admit that I am powerless over alcohol my life becomes more manageable. Today I will take a step to freedom and growth by surrendering. MY BRIEF SHARE Nagging,...	hotrod	11	4418	Aug 24, 2013 by hotrod
	STEP 8 ALANON 2-13 (Preview) IN ALANON WE BELIEVE LIFE IS FOR GROWTH-PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL STEP 8 MADE A LIST OF ALL PERSONS WE HAVE HARMED AND BECAME WILLING TO MAKE AMENDS TO THEM ALLone DAY AT A TIME IN ALANON PAGE 174THE ONLY ACTION THIS STEP CALLS FOR IS TO MAKE A LIST.I CAN DO THIS BY ALLOWING MY OPPRESIVE NAGGING G...	hotrod	4	1350	Aug 19, 2013 by hotrod
	Alanon Step 8 (Preview) STEP 8 MADE A LIST OF ALL PERSONS WE HAVE HARMED AND BECAME WILLING TO MAKE AMENDS TO THEM ALL *Paths to Recovery* *page 87* One of the most important things in Step 8 is that it is for me. If others reap the benefit that is a bonus all I need to do in this step is to become willing!!! . If I make the list...	hotrod	11	3535	Aug 19, 2013 by hotrod
	ACoA Step 4 (Preview) 4: Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Do this step. This one is where people procrastinate, make excuses, skip, or even quit the steps over. We don't want to own up to what we've done. Or we're afraid we're going to beat ourselves up over and over again. I took a long time to d...	JamesCT	4	1450	Aug 14, 2013 by ncbeachbum86
	ACoA Step 8 (Preview) 8. Made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all. There is often a resistance to this step. There are people who, honestly, aren't deserving of amends even if they are owed. But as Malachy McCourt saidResentment is like taking poison and waiting for the other pers...	JamesCT	6	1122	Jul 27, 2013 by KayCee
	Adult Children of Alcoholics: Step 12 (Preview) 12: Having had a spiritual awakening as a result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to others who still suffer, and to practice these principles in all our affairs. This is the call to action. Once you are helped, you help. This is not a step you generally have to drag yourself through. Usu...	JamesCT	1	846	Jul 25, 2013 by billyhughbilly
	ACoA Step 7 (Preview) 7. Humbly asked God to remove our shortcomings. First, as always, read "God" as "Higher Power" if you have issues with religion. Next, this step links directly back to the first step, where we admitted our powerlessness over family dysfunction. We have to be ready for help fro...	JamesCT	0	798	Jul 2, 2013 by JamesCT
	Alanon Step 7 (Preview) STEP 7HUMBLY ASKED HIM TO REMOVE OUR SHORTCOMINGSPaths to recovery page 72On the surface Step 7 looks fairly simple.In admitting we need HPs help to remove our shortcomings, this does not mean inferiority, weakness or submission that would mean we are still resisting our need for helpWhen...	hotrod	2	1492	Jul 1, 2013 by hotrod
	ACoA Step 6 (Preview) 6. Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character. Long ago a female friend of mine was lamenting the actions of a male friend of mine regarding the relationship between the two of them. His actions were giving her mixed signals. On the one hand he had made it perfectly clear that t...	JamesCT	2	867	Jun 30, 2013 by KayCee
	ACoA Step 5 (Preview) 5. Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. The concept of casting spells comes from the power of speaking words aloud. For many it, in fact, makes things real on a mental or philosophical level. And that's why these things need to be spoken. You're not hi...	JamesCT	2	864	Jun 29, 2013 by KayCee
	Step Four - Questions (Preview) Step Four - Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. 1. Am I willing to look honestly at myself? What stands in my way? 2. How am I tolerant? 3. Do I make friends easily? Why or why not? 4. In what ways am I resentful? Do I harbor grudges? Why? Love - Dot	dot	11	1997	Jun 14, 2013 by KayCee
	Step 5 Alanon (Preview) STEP 5ADMITTED TO GOD, TO OURSELVESs AND TO ANOTHER HUMAN BEING THE EXACT NATURE OF OUR WRONGSDoing the 4thstep was a spiritual experience I learned I was not as bad as I thought and that I was simply human Paths to recovery page 61My Share I was confused by the wording of this Step it did not say reco...	hotrod	2	3088	Jun 3, 2013 by hotrod
	step 3 questions (Preview) Step 3 Questions: I am able to turn my will over to God but somedays, like today, my enthusiasm diminishes. Too much stress, all stems from A, now my son is involved, and I just feel so low. I believe HP does care for me but for the past few months I have much suffering emotionally. This morning I turned it...	Lyne	2	1009	May 15, 2013 by Jerry F
	Step 2 Alanon (Preview) Alanon 12 Steps and 12 Traditions page 1 IN ALANON WE BELIEVE LIFE IS FOR GROWTH- Physical, Emotional and Spiritual STEP 2Came to Believe that a Power Greater than Ourselves could Restore us to SanityPath to Rec...	hotrod	9	1483	May 13, 2013 by hotrod
	step 1 (Preview) I am powerless over my spouse and her drinking, gambling, lying, and eating.	Lyne	15	1273	May 6, 2013 by KayCee
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