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My Recovery Story Step 8

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Steve Sawyer

This one was a doozie. All the steps, but particularly step 8 required (and requires today) me to examine intentionally and honestly into all my relationships, present and past. My friends, my enemies, my relatives. Every one. Continue reading →

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My Recovery Story Step 7

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Steve Sawyer

The operative word in Step 7 is “Humbly”. Humility. I had to “humbly” ask God to do something I was loathe to do. I came to step 7 kicking and screaming. Humility was not my strong suit when I started recovery. In fact, arrogance came closer to describing my attitude in life than humility did. Continue reading →

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My Recovery Story Step 5

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Steve Sawyer

Honesty is an admirable quality. Being honest with myself was a different story. I lied to wives, relationship partners, friends and occasionally bosses and managers, if I thought it would get me somewhere. For decades the person the closest to me I lied to most often was me. Continue reading →

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The Trouble With “Let Go And Let God”

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Steve Sawyer

The slogan “Let Go And Let God” is a milestone for anyone recovering from addiction. It is probably the most difficult thing about the journey. The problem is our money-grubbing, “anything for a buck” culture has hijacked the slogan. It’s now fashionable to “wear” let go and let God. Continue reading →

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My Recovery Story — Step One

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Steve Sawyer

For the next 12 weeks, excluding Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, I will publish my recovery story and my journey from the depths of addiction and codependence to a real and authentic relationship with Jesus Christ. Continue reading →

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