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Step Three - Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood him. 1. How do I feel about turning my will over to a Higher Power for guidance? 2. How do I know who or what my Higher Power is? 3. How can I stop thinking, trying and considering, and actually make...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

from the AA '12 Steps and 12 Traditions' book: Step 3 - "Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him." "... In the first two Steps we engaged in reflection. We saw that we were powerless over alcohol, but we also perceived that faith of some kind, if only in A...

Carla · Carla

Hi all, This is a test. Which step are you on? Am new here. Actually it's really toto not carla, which is my user name, but don't know how to change it. Had trouble registering. Have done steps 1,2, 3 but got stuck on 3 cuz don't know will of HP and wanted to wipe...

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Step One - Admitted we were powerless over alcohol - that our lives had become unmanageable. 1. Do I accept that I can't control another person's drinking? Another person's behavior? 2. How do I feel when the alcoholic refuses to be and do what I want? How do I respond? 3. How can I let go of o...

angelinme908 · angelinme908

I am new to the message board but had read that a new step is started every two weeks. Since it has been two weeks since step two was posted, I wondered if we are starting step 3 now. If not yet, that is fine, I am still working on step 2. Angelina

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

Whether we are doing the 12 Steps in the AA program, alanon, ACoA , or NA or whatever,, they are the same basic Steps. I find that reading all of the versions helps me. I read AA. I read ACoA and find that particularly helpful. I like AA because the people focus on self improvement and how self impr...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

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 begins the process of trust...

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Step Two - Came to believe that a Power greater tham ourselves could restore us to sanity. From: How Al-Anon Works pg. 48 (copyright 1995, by al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. Limited use by express written permision of Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.) In Step Two, what has b...

powerless · powerless

My own personal Higher Power is God as I know him. I believe with all of my heart in the existance of my HP. The problem is that I am questioning my HP and even a little upset with him. I feel like I may be struck by lightening just admitting it. I have been praying about my husband (...

MommysLilGirl · MommysLilGirl

I have a long way to go, but this is my start. It is hard to know that I must let go, but I know that I must in order to stay "me", and I love being "me" because no one else can be "me". Step One - Admitted we were powerless over alcohol and narcotics - that our lives become unmanageable 1. Do I accept th...

MommysLilGirl · MommysLilGirl

I now know that I need the help of the 12 Steps in coping with the alcoholic issues in my immediate family, more specifically, my father and mother. My father is an alcoholic and has had reocurring bouts of pancreatitis in the past several years, his most recent was a day ago and he's still in the ho...

Lanchas · Lanchas

http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/cmed/alcohol/alcoholism/beh-role-ch.htm

Lanchas · Lanchas

I had to write a paper for my final exam in my Written communications course at college. I think I did a good job. Anyone want to see it? If you do just say so. Lanchas

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

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 sober and stay sober you do...

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Step One - Admitted we were powerless over alcohol - that our lives had become unmanageable. From: How Al-Anon Works pg. 45. (copyright 1995, by Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. Limited use by express written permission of Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.) Each of our live...

powerless · powerless

Step One - Admitted we were powerless over alcohol - that our lives had become unmanageable. 1. Do I accept that I cannot control another person's drinking? Another person's behavior? It’s been several years and I still need to work this step on a daily basis. I accept that I cannot change another pe...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

Control over alcohol, and also control over people, places and things. Addictions to people, places and things. Healthy dependencies - no man is an island after all,, we do need each other and we need to balance in a give and take to help each other,, withour getting into codependencies in whic...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

from the '12 Step and 12 Tradition' book: "We admitted we were powerless over alcohol - that our lives had become unmanageable." "Who cares to admit complete defeat? Practically no one, of course. Every natural instinct cries out against the idea of personal powerlessness. It is truly awful to...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

If you're starting the Steps over again next week, does anyone mind if I start over with you and post up the AA and ACA Steps?

Birdinthewoods · Birdinthewoods

Thank you guys so much for being here. I ot a little bit of an inspiration just realizing that magic word powerless and doing a little bit of reflecting. I want to let anyone know who reads this that I am also an AA but I have gotten so wrapped up in being such a horrible al-anon and loosing the focus on me th...

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	Step Three - Questions (Preview) Step Three - Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood him. 1. How do I feel about turning my will over to a Higher Power for guidance? 2. How do I know who or what my Higher Power is? 3. How can I stop thinking, trying and considering, and actually make...	dot	0	836	Jan 1, 2006 by dot
	Step 3 - AA (Preview) from the AA '12 Steps and 12 Traditions' book: Step 3 - "Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him." "... In the first two Steps we engaged in reflection. We saw that we were powerless over alcohol, but we also perceived that faith of some kind, if only in A...	amanda2u2	0	1186	Dec 31, 2005 by amanda2u2
	Step ?? (Preview) Hi all, This is a test. Which step are you on? Am new here. Actually it's really toto not carla, which is my user name, but don't know how to change it. Had trouble registering. Have done steps 1,2, 3 but got stuck on 3 cuz don't know will of HP and wanted to wipe...	Carla	3	1035	Dec 30, 2005 by amanda2u2
	Step One questions (Preview) Step One - Admitted we were powerless over alcohol - that our lives had become unmanageable. 1. Do I accept that I can't control another person's drinking? Another person's behavior? 2. How do I feel when the alcoholic refuses to be and do what I want? How do I respond? 3. How can I let go of o...	dot	4	1887	Dec 30, 2005 by moonstorm
	Steps going slower? (Preview) I am new to the message board but had read that a new step is started every two weeks. Since it has been two weeks since step two was posted, I wondered if we are starting step 3 now. If not yet, that is fine, I am still working on step 2. Angelina	angelinme908	2	1081	Dec 29, 2005 by angelinme908
	Step 2 shares (Preview) Whether we are doing the 12 Steps in the AA program, alanon, ACoA , or NA or whatever,, they are the same basic Steps. I find that reading all of the versions helps me. I read AA. I read ACoA and find that particularly helpful. *I like AA because the people focus on self improvement and how self impr...*	amanda2u2	6	1483	Dec 27, 2005 by Shay
	Step 2 - ACoA (Preview) 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 begins the process of trust...	amanda2u2	1	1309	Dec 21, 2005 by angelinme908
	Step Two - An-Anon (Preview) Step Two - Came to believe that a Power greater tham ourselves could restore us to sanity. From: How Al-Anon Works pg. 48 (copyright 1995, by al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. Limited use by express written permision of Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.) In Step Two, what has b...	dot	6	1269	Dec 18, 2005 by dot
	Having difficulty with HP (Preview) My own personal Higher Power is God as I know him. I believe with all of my heart in the existance of my HP. The problem is that I am questioning my HP and even a little upset with him. I feel like I may be struck by lightening just admitting it. I have been praying about my husband (...	powerless	5	1206	Dec 18, 2005 by dot
	My very first day of Step 1 (Preview) I have a long way to go, but this is my start. It is hard to know that I must let go, but I know that I must in order to stay "me", and I love being "me" because no one else can be "me". Step One - Admitted we were powerless over alcohol and narcotics - that our lives become unmanageable 1. Do I accept th...	MommysLilGirl	2	1466	Dec 18, 2005 by dot
	Newbie in need of help (Preview) I now know that I need the help of the 12 Steps in coping with the alcoholic issues in my immediate family, more specifically, my father and mother. My father is an alcoholic and has had reocurring bouts of pancreatitis in the past several years, his most recent was a day ago and he's still in the ho...	MommysLilGirl	5	1216	Dec 17, 2005 by amanda2u2
	Sites to check out (Preview) http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/cmed/alcohol/alcoholism/beh-role-ch.htm	Lanchas	0	934	Dec 16, 2005 by Lanchas
	I wrote something (Preview) I had to write a paper for my final exam in my Written communications course at college. I think I did a good job. Anyone want to see it? If you do just say so. Lanchas	Lanchas	0	858	Dec 16, 2005 by Lanchas
	Step 2 - AA (Preview) 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 sober and stay sober you do...	amanda2u2	0	1151	Dec 15, 2005 by amanda2u2
	Step One - Al-Anon (Preview) Step One - Admitted we were powerless over alcohol - that our lives had become unmanageable. From: How Al-Anon Works pg. 45. (copyright 1995, by Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. Limited use by express written permission of Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.) Each of our live...	dot	6	2380	Dec 13, 2005 by catlover
	Step one Share (Preview) Step One - Admitted we were powerless over alcohol - that our lives had become unmanageable. 1. Do I accept that I cannot control another person's drinking? Another person's behavior? It’s been several years and I still need to work this step on a daily basis. I accept that I cannot change another pe...	powerless	2	1311	Dec 8, 2005 by amanda2u2
	Step 1 AA share (Preview) Control over alcohol, and also control over people, places and things. Addictions to people, places and things. Healthy dependencies - no man is an island after all,, we do need each other and we need to balance in a give and take to help each other,, withour getting into codependencies in whic...	amanda2u2	0	1189	Dec 5, 2005 by amanda2u2
	Step 1 - AA (Preview) from the '12 Step and 12 Tradition' book: "We admitted we were powerless over alcohol - that our lives had become unmanageable." "Who cares to admit complete defeat? Practically no one, of course. Every natural instinct cries out against the idea of personal powerlessness. It is truly awful to...	amanda2u2	0	1213	Nov 30, 2005 by amanda2u2
	starting over (Preview) *If you're starting the Steps over again next week, does anyone mind if I start over with you and post up the AA and ACA Steps?*	amanda2u2	2	1339	Nov 27, 2005 by amanda2u2
	First joining (Preview) Thank you guys so much for being here. I ot a little bit of an inspiration just realizing that magic word powerless and doing a little bit of reflecting. I want to let anyone know who reads this that I am also an AA but I have gotten so wrapped up in being such a horrible al-anon and loosing the focus on me th...	Birdinthewoods	1	1197	Nov 20, 2005 by dot
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