I am powerless over my spouse and her drinking, gambling, lying, and eating.
Overcome said
Mar 2, 2013
I am powerless over not only the alcoholic, but people, places and things in general.
hotrod said
Mar 3, 2013
HI
When I can truly accept that I am powerless over people, places and things then I really do set myself free. If I am powerless over others, then it stands true that they in turn are powerless over me. If that is so then it is my job to take the actons to improve my life.
Love this step
-- Edited by hotrod on Sunday 3rd of March 2013 01:24:11 AM
trinity0326 said
Mar 5, 2013
"If I am powerless over others, then it stands true that they in turn are powerless over me." I never thought of it like that before. Thank you
hotrod said
Mar 5, 2013
Raven Juniper said
Mar 6, 2013
Thinking about this step, I realize that I am powerless over anything except my own actions. At this time, I also feel powerless over my own thoughts and emotions. I need to ask HP to help me with that.
hotrod said
Mar 6, 2013
So very true. We can then move to Step 2:" WE came to believe a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity"
tracy said
Mar 7, 2013
my family is having a bad Time, I am powerless, my sober BF is not goingtomeetings or working the steps I am powerless. Hp isnt I give it all to him. I a working on me and Step one gets me focused, my life is unmanageable what do i need to do , pray for guidance make the changes I can and hand rest over to Hp ..hugs tracy xxxx
hotrod said
Mar 7, 2013
Thanks Tracy
Honest share We are indeed powerless but not helpless Let Go and Let God Works
courage said
Mar 7, 2013
What I like is that even when I'm most powerless over other people and notice the same repetitous things happening to me, I can say the Serenity Prayer until I can handle things.
courage (Della W.)
hotrod said
Mar 7, 2013
Thank you Della
Great suggestion. The Serenity Prayer is indeed powerful.
AngelicH57 said
Mar 11, 2013
I am powerless over my daughter's drinking and her choices.
Lyne said
Mar 12, 2013
So I have given up trying to figure out where she is, who she is with, and what she is doing. In a way that feels better. But towards her (21 yr relationship) I feel numb and distant. I told her I think she needs AA to turn things around and of course she is not going. I'm grieving a huge loss. Lyne
Lyne said
Mar 14, 2013
My post from yesterday is not here. Not sure I get this board yet. Lyne
hotrod said
Mar 18, 2013
Hi Lynn
I PMed you I did see your post as a different posting at the top of this Board and not part of this one.
Being powerless and having an unmanageable life is a painful place to be.
I had to quickly move quickly to Step 2 and 3 in order to feel some sanity .
Be gentle with yourself
KayCee said
May 6, 2013
I admit it! I really am powerless over so much.Alcohol, drugs , and my family members using.....Im even powerless over food ( Im an overeater!) I am POWERLESS!!!!! Why do I feel like I should be able to controll everything? But, I also know that I serve a God who is POWERFULL! Thanks for accepting me, and everyone have a blessed day!
I am powerless over my spouse and her drinking, gambling, lying, and eating.
HI
When I can truly accept that I am powerless over people, places and things then I really do set myself free. If I am powerless over others, then it stands true that they in turn are powerless over me.
If that is so then it is my job to take the actons to improve my life.
Love this step
-- Edited by hotrod on Sunday 3rd of March 2013 01:24:11 AM
So very true. We can then move to Step 2:" WE came to believe a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity"
my family is having a bad Time, I am powerless, my sober BF is not goingtomeetings or working the steps I am powerless. Hp isnt I give it all to him. I a working on me and Step one gets me focused, my life is unmanageable what do i need to do , pray for guidance make the changes I can and hand rest over to Hp ..hugs tracy xxxx
Thanks Tracy
Honest share We are indeed powerless but not helpless Let Go and Let God Works
What I like is that even when I'm most powerless over other people and notice the same repetitous things happening to me, I can say the Serenity Prayer until I can handle things.
courage (Della W.)
Thank you Della
Great suggestion. The Serenity Prayer is indeed powerful.
Hi Lynn
I PMed you I did see your post as a different posting at the top of this Board and not part of this one.
Being powerless and having an unmanageable life is a painful place to be.
I had to quickly move quickly to Step 2 and 3 in order to feel some sanity .
Be gentle with yourself