Step Work

Candace · Candace

I admit I am powerless over drinking and that my life has become unmanageable because of it. I admit I am powerless over other people's decisions, the only power I have is on my own life and the choices I am to make and not to impose them over anyone else. I admit that I am fearful over being pow...

sweetpea · sweetpea

I have a teenage daughter who is drinking. Who would have thought? Me an alcoholic and all. I have been in the program of recovery three months now and my daughter has been coming home more often drunk. Today I let my anger get the best of me. Now she is out there already started...

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Step Ten - Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. From: Al-Anon's Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions pg. 63-64. (copyright 1981, by Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. Limited use by express written permission of Al-Anon Family Group Headquar...

sweetpea · sweetpea

Hi there, I am a new member and I am having trouble with step 4. I have mostly hurt myself with my alcoholic thinking and actions. My parents are both deceased so I cannot make amends to them except to keep sober. My children have suffered and the only way I can think to make amends to th...

Robinks · Robinks

Today, I am powerless over my dysfunctional neighbors. I have been harrassed by my neighbors because we put up a carport that they don't like. Now I am getting notes from my neighbors asking me to come over for coffee to "get to know me better". I don't want to go have coffee with these dysfunctional peop...

April306 · April306

As I can see you are on Step 9 and I am only starting step one - I will go back and start working on my own from your earlier posts and eagerly join you again when you start the step one again. So relieved to find you here. My son is 31 years old and I have been enabeling him since he was in his teens. ...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

from "The 12 Steps for Adult Children" "Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others" Natural disasters are always gripping news... for a brief time, they are a major focus of our energy. But rarely do we have an opportunity to...

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Step Nine - Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injuse them or others. From: Al-Anon Works pg. 60. (copyright 1995, by Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. Limited use by express written permission of Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. ...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

from 'Sober Transitions' Step Nine "Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others." After we have made the list of people we have harmed, have reflected carefully upon each instance, and have tried to possess ourselves of the right attitud...

teresas · teresas

Good Morning, My name is Teresa, I'm an alcoholic and I have 2 days sober today. I don't feel too good, but it's 9:01 a.m. (pac time) and I'm writing this. I'm at a friend's apartment (the only friend I got left) detoxing. I have to pay my rent soon (yes, 11 days late with a penalty) and I hate my apartmen...

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Step Nine - Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others. 1. Which people on my list do I need to make direct amends to first? What's stopping me? 2. What are my motives for making amends? Am I willing to accept the outcome, whatever it may b...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

from "The 12 Steps for Adult Children" "Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all" "'Mom! Sarah hit me!' R.J. screamed like a siren. 'But he kicked me first!,' Sarah answered in defense. 'Yeah, but she took my game.' 'He shouldn't be so to...

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Step Eight - Made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all. 1. Am I willing to make amends? If not, why not/ If yes, am I willing to write about my experience? 2. How willing am I to be completely honest? 3. In reviewing my list, is there a pattern reflecti...

sierra · sierra

I am so happy that I found this site. It gives me a glitter of hope, even though I feel like shit. It is so easy for me to judge, hate, and destroy myself, I can barley take it any longer. I am trying to admit that I am powerless, sure feel that way, but I find it hard because that will mean that I am weak and it...

Vicky R · Vicky R

hi Alanon , ACOA , AA ! been to lots of 2f meetings and recently exploring the idea of using the online resources. I worked through alot of stuff with sponsors and find now I'm left still with alot of 'codependent guilt' , which I don't feel will ever entirely go away . ie getting over invol...

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Step Seven - Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings. 1. How d I humbly ask God to take my shortcomings? 2. What can I do to cooperate with my Higher Power in removing y shortcomings? 3. What slogan could remind me to find a substitute for a negative behavior I wish to release? 4. As I...

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Step Eight - Made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all. From: Paths to Recovery pg. 81 (copyright 1997, by al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. Limited use by express written permission of Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.) In Step Eight...

eve · eve

I have not been able to get past the 3rd step ..i hope to get a sponser to help me

powerless · powerless

I find that as I work the steps, I keep going back to the basics. I have to keep starting with step one. I think I have step one down and then realize that step one is an everyday struggle for me. How can I move on to other steps when I have trouble Letting Go and turning things over to my HP?...

Carla · Carla

Hi, My question : Should I post even if I'm on wrong group step or should I go to Alanon post? Have something i discovered on step 5. Can't help it, it turned up now and i am slow. best Carla(toto)

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	Step 1 (Preview) I admit I am powerless over drinking and that my life has become unmanageable because of it. I admit I am powerless over other people's decisions, the only power I have is on my own life and the choices I am to make and not to impose them over anyone else. I admit that I am fearful over being pow...	Candace	3	982	Apr 16, 2006 by Candace
	Teenage Drinking (Preview) I have a teenage daughter who is drinking. Who would have thought? Me an alcoholic and all. I have been in the program of recovery three months now and my daughter has been coming home more often drunk. Today I let my anger get the best of me. Now she is out there already started...	sweetpea	0	689	Apr 15, 2006 by sweetpea
	Step Ten Al-Anon (Preview) Step Ten - Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. From: Al-Anon's Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions pg. 63-64. (copyright 1981, by Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. Limited use by express written permission of Al-Anon Family Group Headquar...	dot	3	996	Apr 14, 2006 by dot
	Step 4 (Preview) Hi there, I am a new member and I am having trouble with step 4. I have mostly hurt myself with my alcoholic thinking and actions. My parents are both deceased so I cannot make amends to them except to keep sober. My children have suffered and the only way I can think to make amends to th...	sweetpea	3	873	Apr 14, 2006 by amanda2u2
	Step One (Preview) Today, I am powerless over my dysfunctional neighbors. I have been harrassed by my neighbors because we put up a carport that they don't like. Now I am getting notes from my neighbors asking me to come over for coffee to "get to know me better". I don't want to go have coffee with these dysfunctional peop...	Robinks	3	1429	Apr 11, 2006 by Vicky R
	Hello - New Here (Preview) As I can see you are on Step 9 and I am only starting step one - I will go back and start working on my own from your earlier posts and eagerly join you again when you start the step one again. So relieved to find you here. My son is 31 years old and I have been enabeling him since he was in his teens. ...	April306	3	864	Apr 11, 2006 by Vicky R
	Step 9 - ACoA (Preview) from "The 12 Steps for Adult Children" "Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others" Natural disasters are always gripping news... for a brief time, they are a major focus of our energy. But rarely do we have an opportunity to...	amanda2u2	0	1035	Apr 6, 2006 by amanda2u2
	Step Nine Al-Anon (Preview) Step Nine - Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injuse them or others. From: Al-Anon Works pg. 60. (copyright 1995, by Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. Limited use by express written permission of Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. ...	dot	4	1277	Apr 4, 2006 by Vicky R
	Step 9 - AA (Preview) from 'Sober Transitions' Step Nine "Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others." After we have made the list of people we have harmed, have reflected carefully upon each instance, and have tried to possess ourselves of the right attitud...	amanda2u2	0	1957	Apr 4, 2006 by amanda2u2
	Early Sobriety (Preview) Good Morning, My name is Teresa, I'm an alcoholic and I have 2 days sober today. I don't feel too good, but it's 9:01 a.m. (pac time) and I'm writing this. I'm at a friend's apartment (the only friend I got left) detoxing. I have to pay my rent soon (yes, 11 days late with a penalty) and I hate my apartmen...	teresas	2	3343	Apr 3, 2006 by JohnV
	Step Nine Questions (Preview) Step Nine - Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others. 1. Which people on my list do I need to make direct amends to first? What's stopping me? 2. What are my motives for making amends? Am I willing to accept the outcome, whatever it may b...	dot	0	744	Apr 2, 2006 by dot
	Step 8 - ACoA (Preview) from "The 12 Steps for Adult Children" "Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all" "'Mom! Sarah hit me!' R.J. screamed like a siren. 'But he kicked me first!,' Sarah answered in defense. 'Yeah, but she took my game.' 'He shouldn't be so to...	amanda2u2	1	1766	Apr 1, 2006 by wille
	Step Eight Questions (Preview) Step Eight - Made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all. 1. Am I willing to make amends? If not, why not/ If yes, am I willing to write about my experience? 2. How willing am I to be completely honest? 3. In reviewing my list, is there a pattern reflecti...	dot	3	1302	Mar 23, 2006 by Harry01854
	NEW TO ACOA (Preview) I am so happy that I found this site. It gives me a glitter of hope, even though I feel like shit. It is so easy for me to judge, hate, and destroy myself, I can barley take it any longer. I am trying to admit that I am powerless, sure feel that way, but I find it hard because that will mean that I am weak and it...	sierra	4	1324	Mar 19, 2006 by Vicky R
	rings doorbell ! (Preview) hi Alanon , ACOA , AA ! been to lots of 2f meetings and recently exploring the idea of using the online resources. I worked through alot of stuff with sponsors and find now I'm left still with alot of 'codependent guilt' , which I don't feel will ever entirely go away . ie getting over invol...	Vicky R	2	1048	Mar 17, 2006 by Vicky R
	Step Seven Questions (Preview) Step Seven - Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings. 1. How d I humbly ask God to take my shortcomings? 2. What can I do to cooperate with my Higher Power in removing y shortcomings? 3. What slogan could remind me to find a substitute for a negative behavior I wish to release? 4. As I...	dot	6	1804	Mar 14, 2006 by raman
	Step Eight Al-Anon (Preview) Step Eight - Made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all. From: Paths to Recovery pg. 81 (copyright 1997, by al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. Limited use by express written permission of Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.) In Step Eight...	dot	1	980	Mar 12, 2006 by dot
	THE STEPS (Preview) I have not been able to get past the 3rd step ..i hope to get a sponser to help me	eve	3	1085	Mar 11, 2006 by amanda2u2
	General Step Question (Preview) I find that as I work the steps, I keep going back to the basics. I have to keep starting with step one. I think I have step one down and then realize that step one is an everyday struggle for me. How can I move on to other steps when I have trouble Letting Go and turning things over to my HP?...	powerless	1	1062	Mar 10, 2006 by dot
	posting if on wrong step? (Preview) Hi, My question : Should I post even if I'm on wrong group step or should I go to Alanon post? Have something i discovered on step 5. Can't help it, it turned up now and i am slow. best Carla(toto)	Carla	2	1367	Mar 4, 2006 by Carla
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