ESSAY June 2025 - What She Freely Gave - Dorene S., Washington, USA

A Legacy of Recovery through the Eyes of Those She Helped

Working the Steps: First, we discussed the Steps. Second, Sylvia asked, “Are you reading the White Book or have you read the Twelve and Twelve?” This was before Step Into Action was written. I read the White Book to get the essence of the Steps and read the Twelve and Twelve to work the Steps. Third, I wrote about how I worked that particular Step and read what I wrote to her. Lastly, Sylvia gave feedback to determine whether or not I needed to go into more depth on the Step. When I was disturbed, she asked what Step I should be working on. She said, “You need to pray and write.” -Peg V., Ohio, USA