What are the 12 Steps of AA

What are the 12 Steps of AA This video is part of my series on 12 Step recovery and will hopefully answer some questions you may have about the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Disclaimer: I am not a member of AA. I do not participate in AA. I am not a representative of AA nor am I promoting AA.

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[DRKJFOSTER]

Are you familiar with the Steps? What did you like about this video? My mic broke during the filming of this video and I didn't have a back-up, so I apologize the sound is not great. Two new mic's on the way 💜

[heatherdevries]

For the first time in my life, I’m going into sobriety, instead of just having times of being sober. I can get sober, but until AA, I never took sobriety seriously. Thank you for explaining these steps in depth. Im only 6 days in, but I’m DONE with the devil in the bottle that had helped me ruin so much of my life. Im responsible for my actions, but wouldn’t have done half of it, had I not been drinking. Thank you again.

[mtgonline]

I hit rock bottom last night. I reached out to a family member and told them I needed help. Contacted AA who is going to get a sponsor to call me in the next few days. I’m 100% committed but I’m terrified of failing

[darylsned]

I love how you shared all the steps in such an in depth video on all the steps. So grateful for you!

[moviecrazed]

My partner has started her journey. She started AA so im watching to understand it. She's literally a month sober which is crazy considering what she was oike a minth ago. So proud of her. Ironically i don't drink so teying to understand it.

[rickgonzales]

STEP Bigbook states, and I agree, that we are beyond human aid. And, although we support one another in A.A., the fellowship is not enough to keep us sober. The needed Power isn't there. "There is One Who has all Power, that One is God, may you find Him now".
The insanity refered to in Step 2, is the Insanity of the first drink. The book also mentions anger "the dubious luxury of normal men. It says "When harboring such feelings, we cut ourselves off from the Sunlight of the Spirit. The insanity returns, and we drink. The only "trigger" there is for us alcoholics is the insanity of the first drink, which sets off the craving, the "phenomenon of craving" which Dr. Silkworth explains in the Chapter "The Doctor's Opinion", the overwhelming craving that non-alcoholics don't experience. That's why non-alcoholics can have a few drinks, and walk away. I've been a member of A.A. since 12/25/1991, for what it's worth. Sharing my experience, strength and hope. That's my story and I'm sticking to it 😎

[augustineryngksai]

I am not an addict but I like the 12 steps program and I do listen to you now and then. thank you so much ❤❤❤

[robertnastasi]

Thank You. I am really am Grateful for You making this video. Looking forward to watching more of Your videos. The 12 steps has saved My life. Have a Bless Night.😊

[darinhenderson]

The way you used ur words and explain everything was amazing

[VanNessy]

Oh. The power that's greater than myself is the power of having my Social Links. The higher power is my support system, my friends and family who genuinely want to help me get better.

[rkswxxv]

This is a great video!!! I really liked how you explained moral inventory! thank you :)

[lg.breakfree]

THANK YOU ♥️ may your life be be full of light & kindness ♥️

[angelicanegron]

I really appreciate your video bc you broke down the steps & as an educator for 25 years I wna continue to educate myself to apply this knowledge go my life

[SamuelFister]

I was very put off by the 12 steps when I first started recovery, because of, like you said, the "God" aspect. I didn't like that I had to do mental gymnastics to dance around the "Well, replace God with..." or "Think of God rather as...", Ugh... No (he said in addict brain), I know what you're trying to get me to do, and I can quit without church, THANK YOU!

Granted, yes, SMART recovery and the clinical approach worked well enough for me, but now as a peer supporter, I find myself revisiting 12 Step with awareness of my addict-brain's distraction tactic. And you know... it works so damn well with my clients, and really does have some bleed-over into other methods, so... well... step 1 is surrender, right?

This is a great breakdown. I'll definitely be using my notes from this in my future groups and personal recovery. Thanks for this!

[w.m.s.tpodcast]

Thank you KJ. I really enjoyed how you explained each process of the Steps and their meaning. I do enjoy working on the steps, because I love working on myself and making me a better person to myself and others.

[emberclad]

No human power could have relieved our alcoholism.

[mkartmkart]

I have just discovered your channel :) Thank you again. Very helpful video. I have a belief that recovery isnt to be dealt with alone. These suggestions for steps works only when they are done together with others. God or not... People are helping People. Namaste.

[bridinbarrett]

You came across so good.im starting the 12 steps so ill be going over this video a few times.once again Thank you for ur channell.im finding it very very helpful.im in recovery from Alochal so im looking forward to looking at more of ur videos.Thank u Bridin.

[OisinHendriX]

I really agree, in that I believe in the community as a higher power, people like you on YouTube and the power of human communication and connection to rewrite our lives and minds - if we together can be God then it's easy to believe in God as a 7 billion headed beast who's looking out for us all. That's what I hear when I hear God

[sachacooper]

This video was so informative and awesome. I love how you emphasise both the "god how you perceive him to be" and that these steps are able to be used for anything (food addiction in my case). And you just seem like a great soul too :) THANK YOU HUN! And I have subscribed too.