Step Work

MollyB · MollyB

I'm brand-new here, and am going to do the same thing I do if I show up to a meeting in a new town and nobody's there: turn on the lights and open How Al-Anon Works to Step 1. If someone shows up, they find a meeting. Conveniently, it's Sunday, and if I understand correctly, there's a 2-week rhythm for each st...

MelissaMetalHead · MelissaMetalHead

So I'm 18 and unfortunately have been in manic depression since I was 8 years old. I don't feel like getting into the details, but I know that I AM powerless to the decions I make, and the people I make feel bad. I make others feel bad to make myself feel better, but in turn in only makes me feel worse. I have...

Future · Future

I am very new to AL-NON and decided to start attending because I am involved in a relationship with someone who does not think they have a drinking problem but has had several dwi's. I have found that it is hard to say the right things to this person without them getting mad. I always word things wrong i...

angel66 · angel66

I know that I asked this before in another message but I was under the assumption (I dont know why) that on the step board, there would be 1 step worked on at a time and I am confused b/c people on the boards are all talking about different steps etc. Is there any order to this? Is there a moderator of the steps...

tlcate · tlcate

Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him. Well, this should be a fun discussion. It is another late night - so I am going to start this and post more later on my thoughts around the subject. Peace. tlc

maryellen · maryellen

This is the result of a previous post by me. For some reason, I am not able to post under my old post. In Step 2, I learned that my view of God is distorted. I either see God as Scrooge with a nasty anger management problem or as a Grandpa in a rocking chair who winks at sin. I don't know all the particulars, b...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

Step 2 - ACoA from "The Twelve Steps for Adult Children" "Step One, if worked properly, leaves us feeling empty. We have admitted our own powerlessness and the unmanageability of our lives. So we are left saying, 'If I am powerless and cannot manage my life, who can?' God can! ... This...

tlcate · tlcate

Step 2 Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Thank you everyone for your discussions around step 1. Here we go with step 2! I just found a sponsor - so I will be visiting step 1 and 2 more over the next bit of time and posting more to both threads. Tonight this is all I...

dot · dot

1. Do I recognize that the alcoholic is an individual with habits, characteristics and ways of reacting to daily happenings that are different from mine? 2. Am I attracted to alcoholics and other people who seem to need me to fix them? 3. Do I trust my own feelings? 4. Do I know what they are? -- Edited by J...

maryellen · maryellen

I am interested in the experiences of anyone that is currently on Step 2 or who has previously worked on Step 2. At this point, there is nothing that I am ready to share. Mary Ellen

dot · dot

Al-Anon Step One - We admitted we were powerless over alcohol - that our lives had become unmanageable. From Paths to Recovery - pg. 9 (copyright 1997, by Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc., Limited use by express written permission of Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.) Admit...

Sueannerey · Sueannerey

Hi I am new to Al-anon and although I have attended a local group twice now, I know I have to take time to get used to it before I attempt to find a sponsor and embark on the 12 step recovery programme which I want to do. Can anyone tell me where I can purchase workbooks for this programme? I have searched but...

Jen · Jen

Ok, not a moderator here either, but I see we are working on step 9 or 10 so I'll get it going. Step 9: Made direct amends to those we had harmed wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others. From: Al-Anon's Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions - pg 57 - (copyright 1981, by Al-Anon Grou...

Tahir · Tahir

EMOTIONS AND OUR POWERLESSNESS The Key to Our Transformation and Growth [This recovery literature was developed by a member who chose to be anonymous, based on his own personal experiences and that of a few others who have indirectly contributed with their own priceless experiences, strength and...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

Step 2 - AA from the '12 Steps and 12 Traditions' book: Step 2 - "Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity." "... First, Alcoholics Anonymous does not demand that you believe anything. All of its Twelve Steps are but suggestions. Second, to get s...

passinby · passinby

Admit complete defeat, powerless over alcohol, honest with self and God.

angel66 · angel66

Hi, So today is Monday, June 30 and I'm wondering which step we are working on during this 2 wk period. I cant seem to find a consistent conversation on a certain step going on. John, I thought you said that we would be doing and talking about 1 step every 2 wks and I just cant seem to find which step is going...

grmat3 · grmat3

Hi, I'm new to this and am just looking for some relief. Am I an alcoholic? Addict? Codependent? Generally messed up? Hurting? Alone? Too proud to let anyone know how messed up I am on the inside? Feeling like a victim without hope? Yes!!!!!!!!!!! I just don't know what to do. A friend suggested a 12...

Vicky R · Vicky R

Step 8 : "Made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all" From: Al-Anon's Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions - pg 50 - (copyright 1981, by Al-Anon Group Headquarters, Inc. Limited use by express written permission of Al-Anon Family Group Headq...

Blessed · Blessed

You know that I was just diagnosed with Cancer yesterday and I have 14 years Sobriety. I am in pain physically but I Love My Lord so much that I know he will get me through this, " One Day at a time". Love to you all and no matter what happens in our lives here on earth GOd Loves us! He is in control, he...

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	Al-Anon: Step 1 (Preview) I'm brand-new here, and am going to do the same thing I do if I show up to a meeting in a new town and nobody's there: turn on the lights and open How Al-Anon Works to Step 1. If someone shows up, they find a meeting. Conveniently, it's Sunday, and if I understand correctly, there's a 2-week rhythm for each st...	MollyB	14	22425	Oct 8, 2008 by baileyboop98@sbcglobal.net
	Help needed. An 18 year old girl trying to beat depression. (Preview) So I'm 18 and unfortunately have been in manic depression since I was 8 years old. I don't feel like getting into the details, but I know that I AM powerless to the decions I make, and the people I make feel bad. I make others feel bad to make myself feel better, but in turn in only makes me feel worse. I have...	MelissaMetalHead	6	1887	Oct 6, 2008 by bri4444
	New to this (Preview) I am very new to AL-NON and decided to start attending because I am involved in a relationship with someone who does not think they have a drinking problem but has had several dwi's. I have found that it is hard to say the right things to this person without them getting mad. I always word things wrong i...	Future	3	1148	Oct 4, 2008 by baileyboop98@sbcglobal.net
	Step Work - where are we ? (Preview) I know that I asked this before in another message but I was under the assumption (I dont know why) that on the step board, there would be 1 step worked on at a time and I am confused b/c people on the boards are all talking about different steps etc. Is there any order to this? Is there a moderator of the steps...	angel66	4	1220	Oct 3, 2008 by trueakitalover
	AA - Step 3 (Preview) Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him. Well, this should be a fun discussion. It is another late night - so I am going to start this and post more later on my thoughts around the subject. Peace. tlc	tlcate	1	4432	Sep 29, 2008 by quikenuf
	Finally, what I've learned in step 2 (Preview) This is the result of a previous post by me. For some reason, I am not able to post under my old post. In Step 2, I learned that my view of God is distorted. I either see God as Scrooge with a nasty anger management problem or as a Grandpa in a rocking chair who winks at sin. I don't know all the particulars, b...	maryellen	2	1853	Sep 23, 2008 by russman
	Step 2 - ACoA (Preview) Step 2 - ACoA from "The Twelve Steps for Adult Children" "Step One, if worked properly, leaves us feeling empty. We have admitted our own powerlessness and the unmanageability of our lives. So we are left saying, 'If I am powerless and cannot manage my life, who can?' God can! ... This...	amanda2u2	5	1378	Sep 17, 2008 by hope1
	AA - Step 2 (Preview) Step 2 Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Thank you everyone for your discussions around step 1. Here we go with step 2! I just found a sponsor - so I will be visiting step 1 and 2 more over the next bit of time and posting more to both threads. Tonight this is all I...	tlcate	1	3020	Sep 12, 2008 by tlcate
	STEP ONE Questions - Al-Anon (Preview) 1. Do I recognize that the alcoholic is an individual with habits, characteristics and ways of reacting to daily happenings that are different from mine? 2. Am I attracted to alcoholics and other people who seem to need me to fix them? 3. Do I trust my own feelings? 4. Do I know what they are? -- Edited by J...	dot	23	6107	Sep 9, 2008 by Azcat
	Step 2 (Preview) I am interested in the experiences of anyone that is currently on Step 2 or who has previously worked on Step 2. At this point, there is nothing that I am ready to share. Mary Ellen	maryellen	0	983	Sep 2, 2008 by maryellen
	Al-Anon - Step One (Preview) Al-Anon Step One - We admitted we were powerless over alcohol - that our lives had become unmanageable. From Paths to Recovery - pg. 9 (copyright 1997, by Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc., Limited use by express written permission of Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.) Admit...	dot	14	4354	Aug 14, 2008 by Sueannerey
	Step Work - workbooks to buy? (Preview) Hi I am new to Al-anon and although I have attended a local group twice now, I know I have to take time to get used to it before I attempt to find a sponsor and embark on the 12 step recovery programme which I want to do. Can anyone tell me where I can purchase workbooks for this programme? I have searched but...	Sueannerey	4	2222	Aug 5, 2008 by Sueannerey
	Al-Anon Step 9 (Preview) Ok, not a moderator here either, but I see we are working on step 9 or 10 so I'll get it going. Step 9: Made direct amends to those we had harmed wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others. From: Al-Anon's Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions - pg 57 - (copyright 1981, by Al-Anon Grou...	Jen	1	4744	Jul 25, 2008 by Vicky R
	Emotions and Our Powerlessness (Preview) EMOTIONS AND OUR POWERLESSNESS The Key to Our Transformation and Growth [This recovery literature was developed by a member who chose to be anonymous, based on his own personal experiences and that of a few others who have indirectly contributed with their own priceless experiences, strength and...	Tahir	1	2044	Jul 13, 2008 by theresawebb14
	Step 2 - AA (Preview) Step 2 - AA from the '12 Steps and 12 Traditions' book: Step 2 - "Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity." "... First, Alcoholics Anonymous does not demand that you believe anything. All of its Twelve Steps are but suggestions. Second, to get s...	amanda2u2	5	9823	Jul 7, 2008 by wahmliz
	Step 1 (Preview) Admit complete defeat, powerless over alcohol, honest with self and God.	passinby	8	1600	Jul 7, 2008 by wahmliz
	steps (Preview) Hi, So today is Monday, June 30 and I'm wondering which step we are working on during this 2 wk period. I cant seem to find a consistent conversation on a certain step going on. John, I thought you said that we would be doing and talking about 1 step every 2 wks and I just cant seem to find which step is going...	angel66	1	973	Jul 6, 2008 by Sincerely
	I'm new and this feels like the end of the road (Preview) Hi, I'm new to this and am just looking for some relief. Am I an alcoholic? Addict? Codependent? Generally messed up? Hurting? Alone? Too proud to let anyone know how messed up I am on the inside? Feeling like a victim without hope? Yes!!!!!!!!!!! I just don't know what to do. A friend suggested a 12...	grmat3	4	1207	Jun 20, 2008 by Vicky R
	Al-Anon Step 8 (Preview) Step 8 : "Made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all" From: Al-Anon's Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions - pg 50 - (copyright 1981, by Al-Anon Group Headquarters, Inc. Limited use by express written permission of Al-Anon Family Group Headq...	Vicky R	1	1905	Jun 20, 2008 by Vicky R
	Cancer (Preview) You know that I was just diagnosed with Cancer yesterday and I have 14 years Sobriety. I am in pain physically but I Love My Lord so much that I know he will get me through this, " One Day at a time". Love to you all and no matter what happens in our lives here on earth GOd Loves us! He is in control, he...	Blessed	3	1072	Jun 20, 2008 by sallyo
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