Twelve Step Reflections

Addiction Recovery, Healing, and Prevention - Notes from Nannette

The Light at the End of the Tunnel – Steps 10, 11, and 12 The Maintenance Steps

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Sunday I attended church with my children and their children. The service closed and before Carson could run off (I mean walk reverently) to Primary I grabbed him and gave him a big hug and asked him how he had enjoyed the Saturday excursion with his family to the zoo. He reported that it had been ... Read More

“I Learned How to Love Them, Dear Mother, from You “– Perfectionism and Step 11

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As I live my days, I often find myself overwhelmed at the seemingly infinite number of good things to do. I feel confined by time and space and body. I wish with all my heart that I could do it all. With goals and planners, I try to make sure I don’t miss anything. Even so, it seems I can never hug ... Read More

“You Are More Important Than The Couch!” – Step 5 – Confession

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I started babysitting when I was about 10 years old, mostly for my own family. I had one little sister and by the time I was twelve I had five little brothers. My favorite part of the babysitting was when everyone was finally in bed. That was when I could watch TV, make cookies, or just work on a ... Read More

“Who’s Character Is In Question?” – Step 7 – Humility

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Recently, while I was on my knees speaking to my Heavenly Father I was struck with a thought that made me pause. It seemed to be a call to rethink the kinds of things I say to the God of the Universe. What came to me was that often in my prayers I pray for Heavenly Father, the perfect Father of my ... Read More

“How Is It That You Have Forgotten?” – Step 11 Personal Revelation

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Please forgive me for returning to a learning ground I have visited in the past, but a soccer field full of five year olds is such a rich spot of ground for being taught at all levels. Carson seems to have a little more energy for the game this season. In last weeks game he actually made two goals – ... Read More