Shit 12 Steppers Say
By Tim PowersApr 28, 201512 Step Recovery
As a person in recovery, I catch myself saying some pretty funny shit relating to sobriety. I think we all can relate to that in one form or another.
It can be around the tables at a 12-Step meeting, at homegroup picnic, sitting at the coffee shop or anywhere else sober folks gather...those pearls of sage advice and wisdom flow freely from the tongue. Sometimes it is meant to keep us focused on our recovery and sometimes it just is like WTF...no matter what the intention, we 12 Steppers are full of colorful sayings.
Who says we are a glum lot?
At any rate, a friend of mine told me about this video floating around on YouTube called "Shit 12 Steppers Say"and I about spit out my Diet Coke... more than once. In just 2:36, actress Frankie Norstad pretty much covers all the things we say. I watched it more than once, and I think you will too... it is funny.
The following list are the things we say. Check out the video below and check out some of the other videos she has on Youtube.
The Shit 12-Steppers Say
I'm only having one
Have you prayed about that?
Your higher power can be a doorknob
You're powerless
You just got to turn it over
You should talk to your sponsor
Totally addicted to my phone...
It's totally not my fault
It is totally all about the 3rd step
When is the last time you went to a meeting?
Have you tried meditating?
God want give you more than you can handle...
You should write about it
This coffee....is so gross
I think my sister is totally high
I mean...what about me?
I think my brother is high
This is my last one...
I think my grandma is high
Let go and let God
Anything you truly let go off had claw marks all over it
You should go pray in the bathroom
What would your Higher Power say?
Is nasal spray a relapse?
Sex is such a drug
I'm getting a new tattoo
You should just help someone
Like...get out of yourself
My sponsor/therapist/addict says....
I suck at meditation...
Do you think these have alcohol in them?
Do you think it is a relapse if I smoke crack on the weekends?
Doesn't she know who I am?
Easy does it....
Is 800 milligram Ibuprofen a relapse?
Just one more...
Just this once...
One day at a time
When I take cocaine and put it on my gums, is that a relapse?
What step are you on?
Do you think she is high
Television is such a drug
Sex is a drug
Chocolate is crack
Bananas are totally a drug
Do you like my new glasses? I just bought them
I spoke at this rehab, and there was this really hot guy/girl there....
That's the 13th step...
Do you like my new bracelet? I just bought it
It's gonna be different this time....
Do you like this hat? I just bought it
I need coffee
I totally co-signed that
Are you high?
I have such a sugar hangover
Recovery is not for people who need it, it's for people who want it
...newcomers...
I'm just saying....
Is Metamucil a relapse?
Let go or be dragged....
It doesn't really count if I have already had sex with him/her right?
You can't save your face and ass at the same time....
About the author
Tim Powers
I've been writing for Sober Nation since 2013. I'm a lover of the bass guitar, old vinyl and coffee. Bald, tattooed and a Gemini. Eleven years clean and paying it forward.
Ready to take the next step?
Recovery starts with finding the right treatment. Browse rehab centers, detox programs, and sober living homes in our nationwide directory.
Choose your next step
Keep reading, with a purpose
Related guide
What is Sobriety? Understanding Your Path to True Freedom
Explore what sobriety truly means in this enlightening article, delving into its journey beyond physical abstinence to emotional and psychological freedom. Discover how therapies like CBT, DBT, and MAT, along with a holistic approach, are key to overcoming addiction. Learn about sobriety's positive impacts on relationships, mental health, and overall well-being, highlighting the profound sense of freedom and fulfillment it brings.
Related guide
Getting Sober: How to Start Safely and What to Do Today
If you want to get sober but do not know where to begin, start with the immediate questions: how to stop safely, who to ask for help, and what support you will need in the first few days.
Related guide
Staying Sober: A Practical Guide to Protecting Your Recovery
Once you stop drinking or using, there is still work, family, stress, and free time to figure out. Staying sober involves building routines and knowing who to call when you want to use again.
Leave a Reply
Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *
