Step 1: Illusion Of Power
I had a difficult time admitting to being powerless, from my viewpoint and others like me, there is a feeling of having power, we are the ones that clean up the mess, who are responsible. We make things work and therein lies our "sickness".I had to admit and still do, that on my best day, I could do nothing about my loved-one's drinking. I could only change myself, learn to be a better person by applying the steps to my life directly.
Admitting is no easy task, yet, it took the burden away. I could let someone else know that these thing were happening, and that I was living a crazy life in which I accepted crazy things.
And you know, through fellowship of people at all different levels of understanding, I found that I was not alone.
Admitting is the first step, seeing the insanity is the second, seeking God as we know him and letting go of the illusion of power. That's what I have done in step one.
Thank you for being there. Love you all,
Elve
More about Step 1
Step 1: Honesty
After many years of denial, recovery can begin when with one simple admission of being powerless over alcohol -- for alcoholics and their friends and family.Unmanageable
"I actually asked, What do you mean my life is unmanageable?"Stop The Pain
"At the end of my drinking, I could only manage to ask for help. I had given my adult life to drinking."A Rude Awakening
"I can only say that I am grateful for everything AA has done for me, and indeed, I owe everything I have to AA."A Relief
"The first step has lead me to an unbelievable life. The first step was the beginning to help me believe in a higher power."Toward Serenity
"Today I don't have to admit that I am powerless over alcohol everyday of my life -- I get to admit it! There is so much freedom in that spiritual concept."
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