Humbly Asking for Help in Overcoming Trauma: A Path to Healing and Strength Step 7 – Humbly asked for help in overcoming the effects of the trauma and finding strength

The journey through the twelve steps is often likened to an inward pilgrimage, a gradual uncovering of truths we’ve hidden, avoided, or feared. Each step offers an opportunity to confront another layer of ourselves, gently peeling away the protective masks we’ve worn to navigate life.

Made a Searching and Fearless Inventory of Our Thoughts, Feelings, and Experiences Related to Our Trauma Step 4 – Made a Searching and Fearless Inventory of Our Thoughts, Feelings, and

The 2025 presidential inauguration is here, and with it comes many emotions for people across the country. For some, it’s a time of excitement and hope. For others, it brings

Step 3: Surrendering Control on the Healing Journey Step 3 – Turning Over Our Healing Journey to a Higher Power: Trusting the Path Forward. Trauma leaves indelible marks on the

Believing in the Possibility of Healing: Finding Peace and Hope Through a Greater Power Step 2 – Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to

Became entirely ready to let go of the shame, guilt, and fear caused by the trauma. Step 6 – Became entirely ready to let go of the shame, guilt, and

Step 10 of the 12 Steps for Trauma Recovery: Reflection, Recognition, and Growth Step 10 – Continued to reflect on our progress and when we noticed negative feelings or behaviors,

Deepening Our Connection Through Reflection and Mindfulness: Step 11 of the 12 Steps Step 11 – Sought to deepen our understanding and connection with our higher power, inner self, or