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
By Paul, Renascent Alumni I have been asked to write my experience with Step Five which is “Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of my wrongs”. I first came into Alcoholics Anonymous in January 2001, and I stayed for almost two years. I enjoyed the fellowship, had a … Continued
By Colin W., Renascent Alumni & Relief Counsellor Meditation, self-reflection, and physical activity such as, working out or yoga, can be effective tools for managing anger in individuals in recovery from addiction. These practices can help increase self-awareness and regulate emotions, leading to more positive and constructive responses to challenging situations. It’s important to remember … Continued
