twelve-steppers
Addiction recovery members
Twelve-steppers are people in recovery programs modeled on Alcoholics Anonymous, which uses twelve sequential steps toward sobriety and spiritual growth.
The term can be neutral or slightly dismissive, depending on context: The meeting was full of twelve-steppers sharing their stories.
Sometimes used by those skeptical of the program's emphasis on higher powers and group confession.
Unimpaired mental state
- abstinenceVoluntary forgoing of indulgences
- relapseReturn to former illness
- rock-bottomLowest possible level
- surrenderCease resistance, yield
powerlessness · unmanageability · cravings · triggers · progress · maintenance · sober-curious · detox
Long-established customs passed down
- meetingsOrganized group assemblies
- sponsorFunder of activities
- sponsorshipFunded endorsement arrangement
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
anonymous · shares · amends · inventory · chips · medallions · newcomer · old-timer
Mutual goodwill among companions
- groupAssembled collection of things
- membersPeople in an organization
- peersThose of equal status
- intergroupBetween separate collectives
sponsors · sponsees · network · accountability · camaraderie · newcomers · old-timers · service
Return to consciousness
- prayerAddress to deity
- meditationFocused attention practice
- surrenderCease resistance, yield
- faithTrust without proof
serenity · acceptance · humility · willingness · gratitude · amends · forgiveness · shortcomings
Regaining what was lost
- changeTo make different
- growthIncrease in size
- redemptionRecovery or moral restoration
- renewalMaking current again
turnaround · second-chance · reinvention · breakthrough · self-discovery · healing · restoration · rebuilding
sobriety
Unimpaired mental state
- abstinenceVoluntary forgoing of indulgences
- relapseReturn to former illness
- rock-bottomLowest possible level
surrender · powerlessness · unmanageability · cravings · triggers · progress · maintenance · sober-curious · detox · withdrawal
traditions
Long-established customs passed down
- meetingsOrganized group assemblies
- sponsorFunder of activities
- sponsorshipFunded endorsement arrangement
fellowship · anonymous · shares · amends · inventory · chips · medallions · newcomer · old-timer · anniversary
fellowship
Mutual goodwill among companions
intergroup · sponsors · sponsees · network · accountability · camaraderie · newcomers · old-timers · service · unity
awakening
Return to consciousness
- prayerAddress to deity
- meditationFocused attention practice
- surrenderCease resistance, yield
faith · serenity · acceptance · humility · willingness · gratitude · amends · forgiveness · shortcomings · resentments
recovery
Regaining what was lost
- changeTo make different
- growthIncrease in size
- redemptionRecovery or moral restoration
renewal · turnaround · second-chance · reinvention · breakthrough · self-discovery · healing · restoration · rebuilding · hope