Admitted—Step 5

Berat, Albania, 2016 Step 5 is where secrets lose their power. In these two reflections, one contributor finds freedom in total honesty, while the other discovers truth hiding behind shame. […]

Searching and fearless—Step 4

Rome, Italy, 2025 Step Four helps to identify the patterns and instincts that cause harm. This isn’t about blame; it’s about clarity. Without knowing what’s broken, we can’t begin to […]

A decision—Step 3

Amsterdam, 2025 Turning control over to a higher power can seem daunting. In this personal account, a fellow reflects on her struggle with the Third Step of Alcoholics Anonymous — […]

A power—Step 2

Riga, Latvia, 2018 The process of the 12 Steps requires unlearning deeply held beliefs. In this article, a fellow explores how letting go of rigid assumptions—especially about faith and personal […]

We admitted—Step 1

VallĂ©e de Joux, Switzerland, 2025   In these three personal accounts, three fellows reflect on their journeys of confronting alcoholism and embracing the first step of Alcoholics Anonymous: admitting powerlessness […]