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Addiction Recovery, Healing, and Prevention - Notes from Nannette

  • Introduction to Recovery
  • The 12 Steps
    • Steps 1-12
    • Step 1 Honesty
    • Step 2 Hope
    • Step 3 Trust in God
    • Step 4 Truth
    • Step 5 Confession
    • Step 6 Change of Heart
    • Step 7 Humility
    • Step 8 Seeking Forgiveness
    • Step 9 Restitution and Reconciliation
    • Step 10 Daily Accountability
    • Step 11 Personal Revelation
    • Step 12a Spiritual Awakening
    • Step 12b Carrying the Message/Service
    • Step 12c Practice Principles in All Areas of Life
  • Tools of Recovery
    • All Tools
    • The Tool of Meditation
    • The Tool of Participating in Sunday School, Priesthood and Relief Society Meetings
    • The Tool of Gratitude
    • The Tool of Patriarchal Blessings
    • The Tool of Paying Tithes and Offerings
    • The Tool of Personal Scripture Study
    • The Tool of Prayer
    • The Tool of Recovery Meetings
    • The Tool of Sacrament Meeting
    • The Tool of Seeking Support
    • The Tool of Service
    • The Tool of Temple Attendance
    • The Tool of Abstinence
    • The Tool of Writing
  • 12 Step Parenting and Prevention
  • 12 Step Reflections Inspired by…
    • Inspired by Children
    • Inspired by Classic Literature
    • Inspired by Daily Living
    • Inspired by Exercise/Sports
    • Inspired by Holidays and Seasons
    • Inspired by Music
    • Inspired by Nature
    • Inspired by Scripture
    • Inspired by the Family
    • Inspired by the Words of the Prophets
    • Inspired by 12 Step Slogans/Literature

“I’m Going To Count To Three and Then…” – Step 12 Having Had A Spiritual Awakening

January 21, 2009 by Nannette Wiggins

The parenting skill that requires moms and dads to count to three, to think of a consequence that will get a child’s attention, and then follow through, must be new to my generation of parents. I don’t remember my mom or dad ever counting. I adopted the technique as a seventeen-year-old freshman at ... Read More

Filed Under: All Tools, Inspired by Children, Step 12a Spiritual Awakening

The Tools of the Trade

January 20, 2009 by Nannette Wiggins

Morning prayer, a little writing in my journal, read and liken a few verses out of the Book of Mormon to myself, a few minutes in some recovery literature along with some writing, plan my food for the day, and a call to my sponsor – that’s how most of my mornings begin. Last week after coming home ... Read More

Filed Under: All Tools, Introduction to Recovery, Step 12a Spiritual Awakening

Humility Bridges the Gap – Step 12 Carrying the Message

January 16, 2009 by Nannette Wiggins

My Relief Society experience began back in the olden days before we began our study of the teachings of modern day prophets. We rotated between these subjects: Spiritual Living, Cultural Refinement, and Mother Education. I spent quite a few years being the Mother Education teacher. Having the ... Read More

Filed Under: Inspired by Children, Inspired by Holidays and Seasons, Step 12b Carrying the Message/Service

Let’s Buckle Up and Enjoy the Ride! – Step 3

January 15, 2009 by Nannette Wiggins

Here’s a paradox. We often become involved in destructive behavior in the name of personal freedom. Then to our dismay, this sign of our independence actually leads to bondage. It is also a paradox that the only way to become truly free is to become truly submissive. Those who have practiced this ... Read More

Filed Under: All Tools, Inspired by Children, Step 3 Trust in God

“We Don’t Ever Have To Put Christmas Away” – Step 3 Trust In God

January 9, 2009 by Nannette Wiggins

This was the first Christmas in years I have been completely void of the desire to “take down Christmas” as we say. The first year I remember feeling this way was my first baby’s first Christmas. My mother-in-law had always decorated her tree with little birds. She was growing older and was ... Read More

Filed Under: Inspired by Children, Inspired by Holidays and Seasons, Step 3 Trust in God

“I’ll Get Out And Sit With You” – All Steps

January 8, 2009 by Nannette Wiggins

My sister recently told me about an experience I want to share. One morning during the holiday break Jane called her daughter Amy. It was her grandson’s 1st birthday. No official extended family celebration had been planned. After their phone visit Jane had the thought that it would be fun to pick ... Read More

Filed Under: Inspired by Children, Steps 1-12

A Lesson From the Wood Shed – “Doing the Next Right Thing”

January 3, 2009 by Nannette Wiggins

My dad was raised in a charming little lumber town in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Nearly everyone in town worked for the lumber company which consisted of a lumber mill and a box factory. My Grandpa ran the warehouse. The main street of the town was lined with small, wooden, bungalow type houses. ... Read More

Filed Under: Inspired by 12 Step Slogans/Literature, Inspired by Children, Step 11 Personal Revelation

Walking Around With My Eyes Wide Open! – Having Had A Spiritual Awakening

December 30, 2008 by Nannette Wiggins

My little redheaded firecracker grandchild Gracie went through a comical phase as she was perfecting that art of getting around in the upright position. Shortly after learning to walk this half-pint adventurer decided it wasn’t daring enough just to balance on two feet. So, she added the “fear ... Read More

Filed Under: Inspired by Children, Step 12a Spiritual Awakening

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