Description
Book SynopsisA recovering addict shares practical wisdom
Table of ContentsContents
Acknowledgments 9
Foreword 10
About the Book 12
Part 1: Fundamentals (Steps 1 and 2)
Chapter 1: The Journey 17
Chapter 2: The Start Line 26
Chapter 3: Getting to Know You 30
Chapter 4: What is an Addiction? (Steps 1 and 2) 44
Chapter 5: Honesty without Masks 54
Chapter 6: Recognize it is a Spiritual Battle 73
Part 2: The Practical Stages of Recovery (Steps 3 to 9)
Chapter 7: “You Have Control” (Step 3) 88
Chapter 8: Moral Inventory and Resentments (Step 4) 94
Chapter 9: Confession and Removal (Steps 5 to 7) 104
Chapter 10: Making Amends (Steps 8 and 9) 111
Part 3: Preventing Relapse (Steps 10 to 12)
Chapter 11: The Maintenance Steps (Steps 10 and 11) 118
Chapter 12: Helping Others (Step 12) 128
Chapter 13: Dealing with the Addiction Voice 133
Chapter 14: How Can I Help an Addict, and What About Me? 141
Chapter 15: Alcohol 148
Chapter 16: Eating Disorders 156
Chapter 17: Pornography 161
Chapter 18: Compulsive Gambling 166
Chapter 19: Financial Addictions and Buying Disorders 171
Chapter 20: Social Media 176
Chapter 21: Recovery Partner 181
Chapter 22: Practical Advice 185
Part 4: Beware
Chapter 23: Beware of Secrets 192
Part 5: Living in the Light
Chapter 24: The Light of the World 220
Chapter 25: Journey’s End 224
Postscript 233
Resources 235
