Step 1 of the 12 step program

The 12-step program was formulated by Bill W., a cofounder of Alcoholics Anonymous, who adopted the program developed by an evangelical organization called Oxford group, in 1938. This program has provided a comprehensive and thorough approach to the problem of dealing with addictions. Many are recovered from their complusive behaviors by the help of practicing these steps and participating the fellowship of this program. This is not the only way to solve the problems as people might claim. But it is proven to be a working program and has many wonderful testimonies of solid recovery and spiritual awakening.

We admitted we were powerless over (our addictive behavior(s)) -- that our lives had become unmanageable.