Recovery Guides
Working the Steps
Plain-language guides for the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous — written for people actually in recovery.
What Is Step Work in AA?
A plain-language explanation of what step work is, why it matters, and how people actually do it.
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How to Work Step 1
Step 1 asks us to admit powerlessness. This guide explains what that means and how to genuinely work it.
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How to Work Step 4: The Moral Inventory
Step 4 is the step people fear most. This guide breaks down exactly how to approach a searching and fearless moral inventory.
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How to Work Step 9: Making Amends
What it means to make a direct amend, who to make them to, and what the 9th Step Promises actually say.
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AA Sobriety Milestones and Chips
The meaning behind AA chips and keytags — 24 hours, 30 days, 90 days, 6 months, 1 year, and beyond.
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90 Meetings in 90 Days: What It Means
Why old-timers recommend 90 meetings in 90 days, and what the research and experience behind it says.
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Urge Surfing: Riding Out Cravings Without Acting
An evidence-based technique for getting through a craving without drinking — and why it works.
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Why Gratitude Matters in Recovery
AA places enormous emphasis on gratitude. Here's the psychology behind it and how to make it a daily practice.
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