The Twelve Stumbles

The Twelve Stumbles: 1. We admitted we were powerless over nothing, that we would manage our lives perfectly and those of anyone who would allow us to. 2. Came to believe that there was no power greater than ourselves and the rest of the world was insane. 3. Made a decision to have our loved ones and friends turn their lives over to our care even though they couldn't understand us. 4. Made a searching and immoral inventory of everyone we knew. 5. Admitted to the world the exact nature of everyone elses wrongs. 6. Were entirely ready to make everyone stand up and do right. 7. Demanded that everyone else shape up or ship out. 8. Made a list of everyone who had harmed us, and became willing to go to any lengths to get even. 9. Took direct revenge on such people when ever possible, except when to do so would cost our lives or at least a jail sentance. 10. Continued to take the inventory of others and when they were wrong, repeatedly told them about it. 11. Sought through complaining and nagging to improve our relationship with others and couldn't understand why they wouldn't knuckle under and do things our way. 12. Having had a complete emotional, physical and spiritual breakdown as a result of these steps, we tried to blame it on others, and to get sympathy and pity in all our affairs. Credit is to Ray S. from the Prodigy BBS for this alternative program.