The Twelve Steps Of Transition
Transition, like recovery, depends on the little things
Are you ready to take twelve essential steps to your transition?
12-step programs saved my life, and each night, they return me to sanity.
Who knew they could also help me complete my transition?
My most dangerous drug
I don’t drink, and I’m an atheist, so my first sponsor had to adapt the program in a few ways. They had no idea how far I’d take the limits of the 12 steps — or how far they would take me.
Like many people in fellowships such as Al-Anon, ACoA, and CODA, my most dangerous drug was mood-altering people. An abuser can give you a euphoric high like no other if you last long enough to receive a Love Bomb.
A Love Bomb isn’t just about intense affection. The abuser seduces you into a state of vulnerability so they can then feed off that energy. It’s why you’re likely to find seemingly benevolent abusers (like my qualifier) hiding in the plain sight of health industries like massage, medicine, teaching, and social work.
They validate your most vulnerable parts, all while planting the seeds of dependency.
