To carry the message to the alcoholic who still suffers.
Maria, a sober Latina resident of Santa Fe County, summarizes her take on the AA Steps in her words.
Alright, chico, let’s talk about the Twelfth step, porque this one, it’s like the heart and soul of the whole program, you know? So, it’s all about giving back, about sharing your story with others who are still struggling, and…
Alright, chico, let me tell you about the Eleventh step, porque this one, it’s like my lifeline, you know? So, it’s all about staying connected with that higher power, with whatever you believe in, through prayer and meditation. It’s like…
Okay, so let me break it down for you, chico. The Tenth step, it’s like taking a daily inventory of your actions, ¿entiendes? It’s about staying honest with yourself and admitting when you mess up, porque we’re all human, you…
So, el Ninth step, it’s like standing frente a frente con las personas que he lastimado, dispuesta a hacer las paces y a enmendar mis errores. For me, it was like caminar hacia la luz del amanecer, con el corazón…
So, el Eighth step, it’s like standing en el medio de un campo de flores, recognizing the people que he lastimado, las heridas que he causado, y estando dispuesta a hacer las paces. For me, it was like caminar por…
So, el Seventh step, it’s like standing en medio de un campo abierto, feeling the warmth del sol on your face. It’s about being willing to let go of all the stuff that’s been holding you back, all the old…
Okay, listen up, chico, ’cause the Sixth step, it’s like taking a deep dive into your soul, you know? It’s about being ready to let go of all the junk, all the stuff that’s been holding you back. For me,…
Alright, listen up, chico, ’cause the Fifth step, it’s like baring your soul to another person, you know? It’s about admitting all that stuff you’ve been hiding, all the mistakes you’ve made, all the pain you’ve been carrying. For me,…
Alright, listen up, chico, ’cause the Fourth step, it’s like shining a light on all the dark corners of your soul, you know? It’s about taking a fearless inventory of yourself, facing up to all the stuff you’ve been running…
Alright, listen up, chico, ’cause the Third step, it’s like taking a leap of faith, you know? It’s about turning your will and your life over to the care of a higher power, trusting that there’s a plan for you,…