When the addict does things that arouse my anger,
Or send me into panic,
Or make me gasp in disbelief,
The First Step shows me I am powerless over the addict,
And helps me focus on my own serenity.
When I feel my life is out of control,
Spiraling downward into a pit of despair,
The Second Step reminds me
That, with God, anything is possible;
Even the restoration of my sanity.
When the weight of my cares becomes too great to bear,
Having tried and failed to make sense of my own life,
The Third Step allows me to release control and
Turn all of my problems over to God..
When I come to wonder exactly how much blame I bear
For the chaos that befell my family,
The Fourth Step directs me to look inward for answers,
Since only there can I find truth.
When I finally recognize that I am not perfect,
And see what my mistakes have cost me,
The Fifth Step teaches me to admit my wrongdoings
So I have freedom to move forward.
When I trace my errors back to my own personal weaknesses,
Character flaws I have lived with all my life,
The Sixth Step prepares me to let go of old behaviors,
And let God help me to discover a better way to live.
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