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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

“Nannette, do you know any four year olds?” – Step 5 The Gift of Perspective

August 23, 2011 by Nannette Wiggins

We turn to addictive substances and behaviors instead of turning to God, and one of the reasons we do is because we don’t think God likes us very much. Many of us start feeling bad about ourselves when we are very little, at least I did, and it doesn’t take much.  I’ll never forget sitting across ... Read More

Filed Under: Inspired by Children, Step 5 Confession

Potato Peels Are Just The Beginning – Steps 4-10

November 18, 2009 by Nannette Wiggins

Who knew a few potato trimmings could cause such trauma in the kitchen! The day of rest turned into the day of the big mess with just a flick of the disposal switch. With chicken gravy on the stove and the taters my daughter had cleaned and seasoned baking in the oven, Sunday dinner looked like it ... Read More

Filed Under: Inspired by Daily Living, Step 10 Daily Accountability, Step 4 Truth, Step 5 Confession, Step 6 Change of Heart, Step 7 Humility, Step 8 Seeking Forgiveness, Step 9 Restitution and Reconciliation

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

April 8, 2009 by Nannette Wiggins

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

Filed Under: 12 Step Parenting and Prevention, Inspired by Children, Step 5 Confession

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LDS Addiction Recovery Resources

  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Addiction Recovery Program
  • 12 Steps-Twelve Lives Changed!
  • The Twelve Steps of AA and The Twelve Steps as Adapted by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
  • Individuals with Addictions Find Hope and Healing
  • 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
  • Church New and Events-Addiction Recovery Program Brings Individuals to Christ
  • 12 Steps - The Road to Recovery KSL

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