What’s good, fam? Today we’re gonna talk about addiction recovery and the 12 Steps. It can be tough out there, but it’s important to remember that you’re not alone. There are people and resources out there that can help you on your journey to recovery.
Step 1: Admitting Powerlessness over Your Addiction
The first step in recovery is admitting that you have a problem and that you’re powerless over your addiction. It’s not easy, but it’s necessary. Accepting that you can’t control your addiction is the first step in taking back control of your life.
It might be helpful to use some worksheets to guide you through this process. Check out the image above for some helpful worksheets from Narcotics Anonymous. Remember, there’s no shame in seeking help.
Step 2: Believing in a Higher Power
The second step in recovery is believing that a higher power can restore your sanity. This can be a tough one for some folks who might not have a strong spiritual or religious background. But it’s important to remember that a higher power can mean many different things. It could be nature, the universe, or even just the support of your friends and family.
Again, the worksheets from Narcotics Anonymous can be a helpful tool in this step. Take some time to reflect on what a higher power means to you and how you can use it to help you on your journey to recovery.
Step 3: Surrendering to The Higher Power
The third step in recovery is surrendering to your higher power. This can be a scary step because it involves giving up control and trusting that your higher power will guide you. But remember, you’ve already admitted that you’re powerless over your addiction. Surrendering to a higher power is the next logical step.
Use the worksheets above to help you through this step. It’s okay to take it one day at a time and to reach out for support when you need it.
Step 4: Taking a Moral Inventory
The fourth step in recovery involves taking a moral inventory of yourself. This can be a tough one because it means taking a hard look at yourself and your actions. But it’s necessary in order to move forward in your recovery.
Take your time with this step. Use the worksheets above to guide you through the process. Remember, this step is not about beating yourself up or dwelling on the past. It’s about acknowledging your mistakes so that you can learn from them and grow.
Step 5: Admitting Your Wrongs to Others
The fifth step in recovery involves admitting your wrongs to others. This can be a scary step, but it’s necessary in order to make amends and move forward.
Use the worksheets above to help you prepare for this step. Remember, it’s important to be honest and accountable for your actions. You might be surprised at how much weight is lifted off your shoulders once you’ve made amends.
Step 6: Becoming Willing to Let Go of Your Flaws
The sixth step in recovery involves becoming willing to let go of your flaws. This can be a tough one because it means acknowledging that you’re not perfect and that you have flaws. But it’s important to remember that everyone has flaws and that it’s okay to ask for help when you need it.
Use the worksheets above to guide you through this step. Take some time to reflect on your flaws and how they might be holding you back. Remember, the goal of this step is to let go of your flaws so that you can move forward in your recovery.
Step 7: Asking for Help from Your Higher Power
The seventh step in recovery involves asking for help from your higher power. This might mean asking for strength, guidance, or forgiveness. Whatever it is that you need, know that your higher power is there to help you.
Use the worksheets above to help you prepare for this step. Remember, it’s okay to ask for help when you need it. In fact, it’s a sign of strength to admit that you can’t do it alone.
Step 8: Making Amends to Those You Have Harmed
The eighth step in recovery involves making amends to those you have harmed. This means taking responsibility for your actions and doing what you can to make things right.
Use the worksheets above to guide you through this step. It’s important to be sincere and honest in your amends. Remember, this step is not about making yourself feel better. It’s about accepting responsibility for your actions and making things right.
Step 9: Making Direct Amends Wherever Possible
The ninth step in recovery involves making direct amends wherever possible. This means making amends face-to-face with the person you have harmed, if possible.
Use the worksheets above to help you prepare for this step. Remember, it’s important to be sincere and honest in your amends. This step can be tough, but it’s worth it in the end.
Step 10: Continuously Taking Personal Inventory
The tenth step in recovery involves continuously taking personal inventory. This means regularly checking in with yourself and acknowledging when you’ve made mistakes or when you need to make amends.
Use the worksheets above to guide you through this step. Remember, this step is about staying accountable and being honest with yourself. It’s okay to make mistakes, as long as you’re willing to take responsibility for them.
Step 11: Seeking Through Prayer and Meditation to Improve Your Conscious Contact With Your Higher Power
The eleventh step in recovery involves seeking through prayer and meditation to improve your conscious contact with your higher power. This means taking time to connect with your higher power on a regular basis.
Use the worksheets above to guide you through this step. Take some time to reflect on what prayer and meditation mean to you and how they can help you on your journey to recovery.
Step 12: Carrying the Message to Others and Practicing These Principles in All Your Affairs
The twelfth and final step in recovery involves carrying the message to others and practicing these principles in all your affairs. This means sharing your experiences with others and being a positive influence in the world around you.
Use the worksheets above to guide you through this step. Remember, recovery is not just about you. It’s about making a positive impact on the world around you.
That about covers it, family. Remember, recovery is a journey, not a destination. Take it one day at a time and lean on your higher power and support system when you need it. You got this.
