Join us as Wayne Giles shares his profound journey of self-realization and acceptance of addiction in this insightful part of our ‘Step 1 Wayne Lived Experience Series.’ Wayne recounts the years spent in incarceration where he faced the harsh truth of his addiction. Despite his intentions to remain sober post-release, the reality of his addiction challenges his resolve. This video explores how Wayne’s understanding of his powerlessness evolved, emphasizing a key principle of Alcoholics Anonymous: the need to fully concede to oneself the extent of one’s addiction. Through his narrative, Wayne illustrates the crucial first step towards recovery—admitting one’s lack of control over addiction and the journey towards embracing a life of sobriety supported by the AA framework. For more insights into the transformative power of acceptance and re ...