Step Work

Jules · Jules

My life does not suck. I am loved, desired, admired. I am a good person. And, yet, I have been to meetings for my entire life...been drawn to them by those I love. Have found something there, sometimes...as well as rejection. So, I'm left thinking: "What the f*** am I doing here?" I do not bel...

Vicky R · Vicky R

Hi everyone, I didn't see any Al-Anon shares here today, but we're on Step 2 next. What came to mind when reading this passage was some things I read about training dogs. Without expert coaching, sometimes the animal feels 'over-responsible' ! I so relate to that. Now that I have a Higher Power ( which i...

sober091206 · sober091206

I'm new here - obviously. I feel strongly that working the steps is essential in staying sober. I attend a 7am meeting everyday that reads from the Twelve and Twelve 3 days a week, the Big book for two and has one day of open discussion. Without this structure I probably wouldn't have done the reading I...

getoverit · getoverit

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slowlearner · slowlearner

Hello, I'm very new at this but have lived with alcoholics all my life. My life is now a mess. I suffer from depression and health problems that the doctors feel are stress related. I have no ambition to do anything and feel trapped in my life. I need to find the strength to change things and would like...

slowlearner · slowlearner

I am writing this post because my husband (who is an alcoholic) is also very Catholic. I am also a religious person but not where I feel that I have to go to church every week. I have God in my life everyday in my own way. But anyway my H becomes very upset when I do not choose to go to church and also guilts an...

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...

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	Pre-Step 1 (Preview) My life does not suck. I am loved, desired, admired. I am a good person. And, yet, I have been to meetings for my entire life...been drawn to them by those I love. Have found something there, sometimes...as well as rejection. So, I'm left thinking: "What the f*** am I doing here?" I do not bel...	Jules	4	1526	Dec 30, 2008 by Jules
	Al-Anon Step 2 (Preview) Hi everyone, I didn't see any Al-Anon shares here today, but we're on Step 2 next. What came to mind when reading this passage was some things I read about training dogs. Without expert coaching, sometimes the animal feels 'over-responsible' ! I so relate to that. Now that I have a Higher Power ( which i...	Vicky R	2	3728	Dec 29, 2008 by Vicky R
	Hello (Preview) I'm new here - obviously. I feel strongly that working the steps is essential in staying sober. I attend a 7am meeting everyday that reads from the Twelve and Twelve 3 days a week, the Big book for two and has one day of open discussion. Without this structure I probably wouldn't have done the reading I...	sober091206	0	943	Dec 22, 2008 by sober091206
	Sweet forgiveness is woven into them steps (Preview) [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/swf/l.swf?swf=http%3A//s.ytimg.com/yt/swf/cps-vfl...	getoverit	1	1121	Dec 6, 2008 by concernedmom
	On Step One (Preview) Hello, I'm very new at this but have lived with alcoholics all my life. My life is now a mess. I suffer from depression and health problems that the doctors feel are stress related. I have no ambition to do anything and feel trapped in my life. I need to find the strength to change things and would like...	slowlearner	8	1687	Nov 28, 2008 by Jules
	Too much religion for me!!! (Preview) I am writing this post because my husband (who is an alcoholic) is also very Catholic. I am also a religious person but not where I feel that I have to go to church every week. I have God in my life everyday in my own way. But anyway my H becomes very upset when I do not choose to go to church and also guilts an...	slowlearner	1	1310	Nov 22, 2008 by Vicky R
	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	22978	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	2018	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	1280	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	1322	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	4567	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	1961	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	1540	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	3160	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	6528	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	1119	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	4500	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	2307	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	4858	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	2182	Jul 13, 2008 by theresawebb14
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Learn how the 12 Steps work. Participate in your own recovery as well as the recovery of others, by being active on this board as we go through the 12 Steps of recovery together! We discuss each of the Twelve Steps In the order they are written, one step at a time, every two weeks.