Finished Step 11 with my sponsor yesterday. I’m 22 months sober today and it just worked out that for most of this year the step I’m on has been aligned with that month’s step. I’ve effectively gone through the 12 steps but my goal is to take advantage of the next month to really thoroughly complete the 12th step and then start next year off by doing a lot more service in the Rooms.

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That’s now how it works. You never complete the steps. You are always working on them. And it’s not a race. :) I would run your “plan” by your sponsor instead of polling the fishbowl audience.

Not polling anyone. Just sharing where I’m at. I have already worked through my plan with my sponsor and he is very supportive and encouraging. But I agree with your characterization - I view this as my first pass through of the steps and understand they’re a lifelong practice.

Congrats! It took me about a month-per-step when I went through them the first time too, and I remember thinking, “I want to be 100% prepared and ready when I sponsor someone or take a service position.”

I think our HP’s oftentimes create the opportunity to practice the 12th step before we’ve officially “completed” it though, pushing us a little outside our comfort zones. Don’t be afraid to say “yes” if a great opportunity to be of service presents itself. Someone (or lots of someones) need what you have to offer today!

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