We admitted we were powerless over our neurodivergent traits and their impact on our lives—that our lives had become unmanageable.
Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to wholeness.
Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of this healing power as we understood it.
Made a searching and fearless inventory of ourselves.
Admitted to ourselves, and to another human being, the exact nature of our challenges.
Were entirely ready to work with our healing power to address these shortcomings.
Humbly sought guidance in developing new ways of living.
Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.
Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would cause harm.
Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong, promptly admitted it.
Sought through contemplation and meditation to improve our conscious contact with the healing power within and around us, seeking only knowledge of its will for us and the power to carry that out.
Having had an awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to other neurodivergent individuals, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.
Pattern: Life was governed by sensory and emotional overwhelm. Recovery: I now move through the world with awareness and regulation.
Pattern: I depended on external validation to feel worthy. Recovery: I now cultivate a deep and steady sense of self-worth.
Pattern: I was trapped in cycles of avoidance and burnout. Recovery: I now meet challenges with presence and sustainable energy.
Pattern: I used control to manage my anxiety. Recovery: I now practice acceptance and trust in the flow of life.
Pattern: I felt disconnected from my body and its needs. Recovery: I now live embodied, listening to and caring for my whole self.
Pattern: I masked my true nature to belong. Recovery: I now show up in the world with authenticity and self-respect.
Pattern: I was paralyzed by executive dysfunction. Recovery: I now navigate life with supportive systems and self-compassion.
Pattern: I was isolated by my unique way of experiencing the world. Recovery: I now build genuine connections while honoring my needs.
Pattern: I was burdened by society’s expectations of “normal.” Recovery: I now embrace my neurodivergence as a valid form of being.
Pattern: My mind was either completely disconnected or hyper-focused. Recovery: I now guide my attention with intention and purpose.
Pattern: I experienced relationships as confusing and draining. Recovery: I now engage in relationships that are clear and reciprocal.
Pattern: I saw my neurodivergence as a limitation. Recovery: I now recognize and cultivate my unique strengths and gifts.
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