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Crushing Relapse Pt 2 – Taking Positive Action!

Crushing Relapse Pt 2 – Taking Positive Action!

Relapse Prevention and Recovery  As noted in the first article in this two-part series, relapse, for many, is part of the journey for many recovery from addiction in a 12-Step program like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or other treatment programs. Getting to the point of...
Crush Relapse: Part 1 – Know the Signs

Crush Relapse: Part 1 – Know the Signs

Understanding Relapse in Substance Abuse Recovery Relapse is often part of the journey to recovery from substance abuse. Step 1 in the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 12-Step program is a huge and often not a slam dunk. Getting to the point of admitting complete...
 Step 9: The Positive Power of Making Amends

 Step 9: The Positive Power of Making Amends

Introduction Step 9 builds on the hard work you completed on the 8th Step. Did you feel any relief getting your list made, or did you see the list and start becoming anxious about moving to Step 9? Hopefully, the effort you put into becoming willing to make amends...

Step 8 – How Becoming Willing Leads to Freedom

  Step 8 in Alcoholics Anonymous: A Path to Healing and Accountability Welcome to Step 8! Hopefully, you got a good start on dropping the rock in Steps 6 and 7. This step marks a significant turning point in the journey toward recovery. It’s where we start to...
Discover the Power of Humility: A Pathway to Healing

Discover the Power of Humility: A Pathway to Healing

Table of Contents 2 3 The Power of Humility: A Guide for Sobriety & the 12 StepsWhat is Meant by Humility?The Importance of Humility in RecoveryBenefits of Humility in RecoveryHumility in the 12 Steps of Alcoholics AnonymousHow to Practice Humility in...