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12 Steps

Overcoming the Fear of Step Four

by Jim LaPierre · 12 Steps, addiction, alcoholism, mental health, substance use disorder, trauma
Overcoming The Fear Of Step Four

There’s an adage my friends in AA use to describe the fear of transformation, “One, two, three… drink. One, two, three drink.” This is a reference to working steps 1-3 in recovery, only to return (often briefly) to drinking and using.

Surrender to Win

by Jim LaPierre · 12 Steps, spiritual growth, spirituality, surrender
Sitting With Open Hands

On my good days, the only reason I make plans is to hear my Higher Power laugh. Given everything our country is experiencing right now and in the midst of overwhelming need for support in mental health and substance use disorder…I fell into the same old trap and made plans.

Am I Too Much?

by Jim LaPierre · 12 Steps, being yourself, emotional maturity, personality, transformation
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Our fears are often irrational, but given our experience, it makes sense that we fear becoming something we are not. Thus, we who were raised to believe that we weren’t good enough, now come to fear that we’re “too much.”

Gratitude Is Key to Recovery

by Jim LaPierre · 12 Steps, attitude, gratitude, Higher Power
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Gratitude and attitude have a reciprocal relationship that promotes our recovery when we’re willing to receive.

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