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Step One: Why the Big Book Devotes So Much Space to Admitting Powerlessness
Step One is the foundation of recovery. Explore why the Big Book emphasizes admission of powerlessness — and how it ...
Why Saying “I’m Powerless” Over Alcohol Isn’t the End — It’s the Start
Discover a practical AA perspective on Step One — Admit powerlessness and learn follow-up work ...
Measuring Stick: Using Anger & Anxiety as a Spiritual Yardstick
Discover a simple spiritual tool to pivot from anger to trust in God in your AA journey ...
Rational Insanity: Why We Keep Character Defects in Recovery
Explore why we cling to character defects and how Step Two frees us ...
Why We Hold Onto Defects and How to Let Them Go
Discover a pen-to-paper method to expose destructive habits. Learn Step 6 tools to replace defects ...
The 100% Time-Return: Why Meditation Is the Best Investment
Reclaim hours with short meditation sessions that boost clarity and recovery ...
Don’t Let Complacency Chew Up Your Recovery: An AA Perspective
Discover how to maintain your spiritual awakening with practical 12-Step steps ...
Christmas Greetings: Starting the New Year with Gratitude
Join us this holiday season as we reflect on gratitude and life's blessings during our special Christmas message at Happy ...
When Step 4 Changes Everything: Intimacy, Forgiveness & Amends
A raw AA meeting share on abuse, Step work, and making amends — learn practical recovery steps ...
AA Palindrome — 12 Steps Up to Sobriety and Down to Humility (Part 2)
Learn why the 12 Steps move us both down to newcomers and up to humility — plus suggested reading to ...
Poet Brandon writes about the power of alcohol
A raw poem about temptation, hangovers, and second chances. Perfect for readers seeking recovery books — browse curated titles to ...
AA Palindrome — 12 Steps Up to Sobriety and Down to Humility (Part 1)
Discover how AA’s 12 Steps lift you to sobriety while grounding you in humility. Explore recovery insights — find recommended ...
Not a Rose Garden: Sobriety, Serenity, and Real Life
Discover how recovery builds resilience, not guarantees. Read real AA stories and find recovery books to guide your next step ...
The Ultimate Gift of Recovery: The Four-Volume GEMS Set
Give hope this Christmas — four pocket volumes of GEMS: short 12-Step shares, reflections, and encouragement. Complete set $40 + ...
From Self-Help to Other-Help: The Transformative Power of AA’s 12th Step
Learn how serving others through the 12th Step transforms identity, reduces isolation, and strengthens recovery — practical guidance to start ...
More GEMS Revealed — Meetings in a Book for Addiction Recovery
Discover More GEMS Revealed: bite-sized recovery insights and practices. Perfect for sponsees. Order on Amazon or at the4thdimension.ca today ...
