The Power in the First Step: Accepting Powerlessness

The Power in the First Step: Accepting Powerlessness One of the most critical, and perhaps controversial, steps in the 12-Steps for recovery as per Alcoholics Anonymous is admitting powerlessness. In fact, it may seem counter-intuitive: don’t people need willpower to defeat the struggle of addiction? The concept of powerlessness is frequently misunderstood. Rather than being…