oin us as Denise McDonald shares another pivotal moment in her recovery journey in the ‘Step 1 Denise Lived Experience Series’. In this episode, Denise recounts her frustration when a snowstorm caused road closures that prevented her from keeping a meaningful commitment. Angry and confused, she questioned why God would allow this to happen when she was trying so hard. However, what followed was something truly amazing. During a visit to her grandma’s, a friend described a house that sounded just like the one where her mom grew up—a place Denise had always longed to see but never had the chance to visit. This unexpected encounter turned her frustration into a moment of spiritual clarity.

Step 1 of Alcoholics Anonymous is about recognizing that we are powerless over many things and that a Higher Power  ...