5 Forms of a Higher Power to Believe In
They tell you to "find a higher power." What does that even mean? You are starting on a new journey that promises serenity, health and sobriety but you don't have the faintest clue where to...
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The Third Step of Alcoholics Anonymous: Making The Decision and Being Willing
If you have been working a 12-Step program and actively attending meetings for any considerable length of time, you understand that each step revolves around a powerful theme or concept. Whi...
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The Second Step of Alcoholics Anonymous: The Concept of Hope and a Higher Power
Admitting that you are an alcoholic with every fiber of your being in undoubtedly one of the biggest obstacles to overcome in your journey towards sobriety. In the previous article regarding...
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The First Step of Alcoholics Anonymous: Truly Coming Clean
It is often said that no journey starts without taking the first step--no matter how small or timid it may be. By taking this first all-important step, you set into motion a chain of events...
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4 Qualities You Should Look For In A Sponsor
All 12-steppers can attest to it. "Don't drink. Go to meetings. Get a sponsor." Recently 12 step groups like Alcoholics Anonymous have been criticized due to ideology differences, alternativ...
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