MILESTONES IN RECOVERY

 

  • We feel comfortable with people, including authority figures.
  • We have a strong identity and generally approve of ourselves.
  • We accept and use personal criticism in a positive way.
  • As we face our own life situation, we find we are attracted by strengths and understand the weaknesses in our relationships with other people.
  • We are recovering through loving and focusing on ourselves; we accept responsibility for our own thoughts and actions.
  • We feel comfortable standing up for ourselves when it is appropriate.
  • We are enjoying peace and serenity, trusting that God is guiding our recovery.
  • We love people who love and take care of themselves.
  • We are free to feel and express our feelings even when they cause us pain.
  • We have a healthy sense of self-esteem.
  • We are developing new skills that allow us to initiate and complete ideas and projects.
  • We take prudent action by considering alternative behaviors and possible consequences.
  • We rely more and more on Christ as our Higher Power.

 

Page 255, Appendix Three, The Twelve Steps-A Spiritual Journey

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