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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

No Apologies Necessary! – Step 12 – Carrying the Message

December 27, 2008 by Nannette Wiggins

On a crispy December morning the day after Christmas 2002 my 23-year-old son called at 10:05 am and asked to speak to my 14-year-old son. I took the portable phone with me. As I began the task of waking the sleeping stretched out man/child his older brother said over the phone, “Oh mom don’t wake ... Read More

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

Christmas Eve Instruction on Finding the Perfect Gift – Step 1, 2, 3, and Perfectionism

December 24, 2008 by Nannette Wiggins

If I wasn’t “finishing up” at Target or All-A-Dollar or Kmart at 5:45 on Christmas Eve I guess the season wouldn’t be quite the same. One December 24, 2002 I was given the following insight. It has made a difference in every Christmas Eve thereafter. Exhausted and touching on frantic, I completed ... Read More

Filed Under: Inspired by Daily Living, Inspired by Holidays and Seasons, Perfectionism, Step 1 Honesty, Step 2 Hope, Step 3 Trust in God

Recovery and The Stable – All Steps – Part Five

December 23, 2008 by Nannette Wiggins

This is the forth and final part of a set of posts dedicated to looking for 12 Step principles taught through the people, events, and symbols of the story of the birth of Jesus Christ. Today we will look at The Journey to the Manger. The Journey to the Manger – Steps 1, 2 and 3 “I can’t! He can! I ... Read More

Filed Under: Inspired by Holidays and Seasons, Inspired by Scripture, Steps 1-12

Recovery and The Stable – All Steps – Part Four

December 22, 2008 by Nannette Wiggins

This is the forth part of a set of posts dedicated to looking for 12 Step principles taught through the people, events, and symbols of the story of the birth of Jesus Christ. Today we will look at The Shepherds. The Shepherds – Step 11 Seek through prayer and meditation to know the Lord’s will and ... Read More

Filed Under: Inspired by Holidays and Seasons, Inspired by Scripture, Steps 1-12

Recovery and The Stable – All Steps – Part Three

December 21, 2008 by Nannette Wiggins

This is the third part of a set of posts dedicated to looking for 12 Step principles taught through the people, events, and symbols of the story of the birth of Christ. Today we will look at The Stable and The Star. The Stable – Step 7 Humbly ask Heavenly Father to remove you shortcomings. There ... Read More

Filed Under: Inspired by Holidays and Seasons, Inspired by Scripture, Steps 1-12

Recovery and The Stable – All Steps – Part Two

December 20, 2008 by Nannette Wiggins

It was a great experience to look at the people, events, and symbols of the Christmas Story with the 12 Steps in mind. I share these thoughts with you knowing that this is just a sampling of many possible impressions. These were the things that came to me… The Angel Gabriel - Step 12 Carrying the ... Read More

Filed Under: Inspired by Holidays and Seasons, Inspired by Scripture, Steps 1-12

Recovery and The Stable – All Steps – Part One

December 17, 2008 by Nannette Wiggins

For many years we re-enacted the Christmas Story at my mother’s house. As young girls my sister and I traded off taking the part of Mary, the Angel, or a shepherd and my brothers filled in all the male roles. Being the oldest I was the narrator for several years. During my motherhood years I didn’t ... Read More

Filed Under: Inspired by Children, Inspired by Holidays and Seasons, Inspired by Scripture, Steps 1-12

“Fit Us For Heaven” – Step 7

December 13, 2008 by Nannette Wiggins

My favorite Christmas Carol is “Away In A Manger.” I smile as I look at the Hymnbook for the name of the one who penned these words. “Anonymous” it says - of course. I love the third verse. It expresses perfectly my Christmas wish, my Christmas prayer: “Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to ... Read More

Filed Under: Inspired by Holidays and Seasons, Step 7 Humility

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LDS Addiction Recovery Resources

  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Addiction Recovery Program
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  • BYU Women's Conference Talk: "Addiction Can Rob One of the Power to Decide"
  • World Report-Semiannual Church News Program April 2009 Addiction Recovery Program
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