Join us as Denise McDonald shares a deeply personal moment in the ‘Step 1 Denise Lived Experience Series’. In this episode, Denise reflects on a restless night while staying with her grandmother. Feeling at a breaking point, she prayed, asking God to keep her from leaving the house that night, knowing that if she did, it could be the end. To her surprise, she stayed, and that moment of surrender marked the beginning of something profound. What was even more significant was the promise she made to her son—to attend his choir concert after years of absence—a promise that held deep meaning for both of them.

Step 1 of Alcoholics Anonymous is about admitting powerlessness and recognizing the need for help from a Higher Power. Denise’s story shows how surrendering to faith, even in small moments, can bring ...