Recovery begins with a truth that’s hard to admit: we are powerless. Powerless over alcohol, over drugs, over the chaos that addiction brings. That’s Step One of the 12 Steps, admitting that our lives had become unmanageable. This Higher Power doesn’t have to look the same for everyone. For some, it’s God. For others, it’s the collective strength of the recovery community, nature, or the voice of love and truth inside of them. The key is realizing: I don’t have to do this alone. There is a power