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Step One: Conceding Defeat

A Guided Exploration of Powerlessness, Surrender, and the Start of Recovery

Step One: Conceding Defeat is a powerful, introspective guide designed to help newcomers and seasoned members alike take a deep, honest look at what it really means to admit powerlessness over alcohol. Based on the foundational teachings of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, this guide walks you through the mind, body, and spirit components of addiction—and challenges you to explore your own story through meaningful prompts, readings, and reflection.

Whether you’re brand new to recovery or revisiting Step One with a fresh heart, this guide helps you move beyond just reciting the words—and into fully conceding to your innermost self.

💡 What’s Inside:

• Big Book breakdowns for key chapters like The Doctor’s Opinion, Bill’s Story, and More About Alcoholism

• Mind-Body-Spirit framework to understand the full depth of the disease

• Journal prompts to help uncover reservations, patterns, and moments of clarity

• Suggested weekly practice to help you stay grounded and connected

• Closing reflections that transform surrender into empowerment

📥 Format:

• Digital PDF download

• Print-friendly layout

• Guided journaling space included

You’re not admitting defeat to be a failure—you’re admitting defeat to finally win.
This is where the miracle starts.