Thread: Can anyone explain what powerless means
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Old 03-16-2014, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Kissimee54 View Post
I am interested in what they mean when they say powerless over alcohol. I know that my power is severely diminished if I'm under the influence. I do have the power not to drink. Its confusing.
I struggled with this at first also. This is how I now see it...

"We are powerless over alcohol and its effect on us."
"We are powerful over our recovery."

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