12 Steps of AAA

🔄 The 12 Steps of Alcoholic Addicts Anonymous (AAA)

1. We admitted we were powerless over addiction—that our lives had become unmanageable.

2. Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to clarity and strength.

3. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of that Higher Power, however we understand it.

4. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.

5. Admitted to that Power, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.

6. Became entirely ready to release our character defects and harmful patterns.

7. Humbly asked for support and strength to remove these shortcomings.

8. Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.

9. Made direct amends to those people wherever possible, except when doing so would cause further harm.

10. Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong, promptly admitted it.

11. Sought to deepen our spiritual connection through prayer, meditation, and reflection—seeking guidance and strength to carry it out.

12. Having experienced a spiritual awakening as a result of these steps, we carry this message to others suffering from addiction and strive to live these principles in all aspects of our lives.

I acknowledge that addiction has taken control of my life and brought me to a place of unmanageability.

I believe that healing is possible, especially with help beyond myself.

I’ve chosen to trust in something greater—whether it's love, recovery, spirit, or community—to guide me forward.

I’m ready to take a truthful look at who I've been, with courage and compassion.

I will speak my truth—to myself, to a trusted person, and to the presence that supports my healing.

I am willing to release the traits and patterns that hold me back—even if I feel uncertain.

I humbly ask for strength, support, and grace to change what no longer serves me.

I’ve begun listing those I've hurt through my addiction, and I'm preparing to make things right.

I will make amends wherever possible—offering honesty and healing without causing more harm.

Each day, I reflect on my actions, take responsibility, and recommit to my values.

I seek connection with something greater, through quiet reflection, meditation, or prayer. I ask for wisdom and courage to stay on my path.

Having experienced transformation, I choose to share my journey and live these principles wherever I go.

# 🌟 My 12 Steps of Recovery

**1. Acceptance**  

I acknowledge that addiction has taken control of my life and brought me to a place of unmanageability.

**2. Belief in Healing**  

I believe that healing is possible, especially with help beyond myself.

**3. Surrender**  

I’ve chosen to trust in something greater—whether it's love, recovery, spirit, or community—to guide me forward.

**4. Courageous Inventory**  

I’m ready to take a truthful look at who I've been, with courage and compassion.

**5. Speaking My Truth**  

I will speak my truth—to myself, to a trusted person, and to the presence that supports my healing.

**6. Readiness for Change**  

I am willing to release the traits and patterns that hold me back—even if I feel uncertain.

**7. Humble Request**  

I humbly ask for strength, support, and grace to change what no longer serves me.

**8. Preparing Amends**  

I’ve begun listing those I've hurt through my addiction, and I'm preparing to make things right.

**9. Direct Action**  

I will make amends wherever possible—offering honesty and healing without causing more harm.

**10. Daily Reflection**  

Each day, I reflect on my actions, take responsibility, and recommit to my values.

**11. Spiritual Connection**  

I seek connection with something greater, through quiet reflection, meditation, or prayer.

**12. Living the Message**  

Having experienced transformation, I choose to share my journey and live these principles wherever I go.