AA Twleve Steps

Posted by Jeannie Delahunt Dec 11, 2008

I will be continuing my AA step articles. When I was a substance abuse counselor and even now, though I am retired, the structure of these steps are relevant to grow and maintain growth internally. Even retired counselors need a quality of life.

For someone who is trying to recover, to lower the risks of relapse and to promote a high quality of life, these steps are all about internal change - taking stock of reality and making the necessary changes to improve life.

Who doesn't want a better life in some way? No, the steps probably won't lead to riches, but they may help to keep a job, which would help out financially.

The purpose is to change whatever was going on in the inside that holds someone hostage to addiction. The further away someone moves from the chains, the risks of relapse are lowered. The addiction always wants to use, go back to the old ways. Recovery seeks a better, healthier road. Recovery is all about creating a life you want to lead without using.

May you be blessed this day! Comments are always welcome as long as they are uplifting and encouraging.