Step 1 admitted we were powerless over (what ever your affliction) and that our lives were unmanageable.<O:P> </O:P>
It was suggested to me that I wrote my step one down so that I could see it for what it really was!<O:P> </O:P>
I wrote what happened to me that last time I drank/drugs.<O:P> </O:P>
The fear it created.<O:P> </O:P>
The guilt it created.<O:P> </O:P>
The regret it created.<O:P> </O:P>
The harm I did to myself.<O:P> </O:P>
The harm I did to other people.<O:P> </O:P>
The financial damage.<O:P> </O:P>
The psychological damage.<O:P> </O:P>
The relationship damage.<O:P> </O:P>
The mental damage.<O:P> </O:P>
How it effected my working.<O:P> </O:P>
How it effected my self esteem.<O:P> </O:P>