In today’s episode of Sober Readings, we turn to Step One from Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions and read Chapter One, where the journey of recovery truly begins. Step One asks us to admit powerlessness over alcohol and recognize that our lives had become unmanageable — a simple sentence with life-changing implications.
This reading explores what it really means to surrender, to let go of the illusion of control, and to open the door to honesty, humility, and hope. Whether you are new to recovery or have been walking this path for years, Step One offers a foundation that continues to shape every other step that follows.
If this passage resonates with you, I invite you to share your thoughts and comments by sending an email to soberreadingswithscott@gmail.com
or by visiting www.soberreadings.com
and filling out the comment form. You can also reach out if you’d like to be a guest on the podcast to talk about Step One — or any step — and how it has impacted your recovery.
One day at a time.
