In AA, step 5 is often looked at as one of the hardest steps that exists. Why? Because the 5th step in AA is confession—and
Category: 12-Steps
I went to my first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in 1993, and one of the first things I remember is that they had coffee for just
The 12 steps without god — can it be done? It’s a question I’ve asked myself on numerous occasions, the main reason for which is
Many treatment centers are now offering yoga for addiction recovery for their clients, from detox through sober living. This can be a beneficial tool, but
Step 4 of AA is intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Up to this point in the 12 steps, we’ve done nothing more than
Step 3 of AA is something I’ve seen hundreds of people struggle with. It’s so hard that many people just can’t get past it at
Step 2 of AA takes a lot of people out. Step 1 is the hardest step. It’s a bitch. But step 2 of AA can
Religion and politics remain controversial topics that good etiquette would suggest you leave out of Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinner conversation. However, though 12 step meetings
13th stepping is when someone with a lot of time sober (2 years+) hooks up with newcomers (people with little sober time—think 3 months or
Step 1 AA: “We admitted we were powerless over alcohol (and drugs)—that our lives had become unmanageable.” I’m sure we’ve all heard this in meetings