Step One: Be honest about how addiction influences the body, mind and soul.
(Learn about alcoholism/addiction)
Step Two: Be open-minded to new people, places and things.
(Nothing changes if nothing changes)
Step Three: Be willing to accept the love of others in recovery.
(“Opposite of addiction is connection” – J. Hari)
Step Four: List resentments and acknowledge why they hurt.
(What are your triggers?)
Step Five: Share pain with someone else that can help to carry the weight.
(Pain shared is pain lessened)
Step Six: Engage in healthy behaviors for managing intense feelings.
(New habits and hobbies)
Step Seven: Develop boundaries for protecting serenity.
(New coping mechanisms)
Step Eight: Identify damage done, even when alcohol wasn’t involved.
(Self Reflection)
Step Nine: Make amends.
(Apologize or acts of service)
Step Ten: Apologize immediately when mistakes are made.
(Accountability)
Step Eleven: Reflect often on how life has improved in recovery.
(Gratitude list)
Step Twelve: Pay it forward by participating in the sober journey of others.
(“You can only keep what you have by giving it away”)
Step Thirteen: Stay vigilant of evolving recovery methods and addictions research.
(Awareness)
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