Step 12: “Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics and to practice these principles in all our affairs.” While each and every Step is equally important, Step 12 means a lot to me. It gives me the purpose. It allows me to become … Continued
By Jack, Renascent Alumni Step 10; “Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong, promptly admitted it.” In my experience, Step 10 is what keeps me honest, it is what keeps me humble. By working this step, I am able to recognize when my actions counteract the principle based life I am trying … Continued
My War Within…. Dear addiction: You were once my friendly companion Entertainer with colourful cheerA magical sense of calmnessMany joyous happy years Old pleasures began to slowly fadeAlone I came to thinkingYou dragged me across an invisible lineTo hell and heavy drinking I’ve let you control my feelings and thoughtsA simple reminder to meOf the … Continued
By Jack, Renascent Alumni Step 8: “Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.” Step 8 is a powerful step. It is where I take the results of my Step 4 and make a list of all those I have harmed in preparation to make amends. … Continued
By Colin W., Renascent Alumni Step 7: Humbly ask him to remove our shortcomings After being set free from resentments and admitting to my higher power and my sponsor the exact nature of my wrongs, I felt truly excited with my newfound freedom! My sponsor and I moved quickly, striking while the iron was hot, … Continued
By Tammie K., Renascent Alumni Step 6: Were entirely ready to have God/our Higher Power remove all these defects of character. My Sixth Step experience was beginning to happen in my life long before I began working through the Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous without me even knowing it. My Higher Power was doing for me … Continued
