But only 3 steps?

Why only 3 steps?

Well this is a revised guide for high functioning alcoholics. High functioning brings with it a certain set of complications, and dare I say it, status. The 12 AA steps are incredible, as is the group. I have made use of their materials and groups during my recovery but I thought there might also be another way. High functioning alcoholics are achievers, usually, they have status and accomplishments and succeed. They are usually the last to get help, and are socially capable of hiding the issue for a number of years. High functioning alcoholics have drives which may be different to others, their goals will be different, their expectations of recovery different and their method of recovery will be different. By way of example when I told my friends and family that I wanted to become sober the most common response was: “But you don’t have a problem”. This means much of the usual recovery road is redundant, but that does not mean it should be ignored. I have revised the 12 steps into 3, because, well you are high functioning after all, and because I believe your recovery like you, is capable of more in less. So 3 steps – you might want to break those down into micro-steps, because each one will have different levels and elements depending on your circumstances. I will explain each in more detail but they might resonate for you and they might not. Take what you like and ditch the rest, tell me what you liked, tell me what didn’t work – maybe together we can come up with the new definite source of help for HFA’s the world over.

I am not an expert on anything except myself and my experiences and I hope you can learn from my experiences. More than anything, I hope that 1 person out there reads this as says “this is me”, and as a result begins to take the HUGE momentous step of trying to work towareds a healthier happier version of themselves. If you are that one person please tell me, if I can help just one person begin their journey I will be overwhelmed with joy and gratitute. No pressure.