Redefining Step 1 of 12 Step Recovery, the serenity prayer, and the word god for LGBTQ clients seeking recovery from process and chemical dependencies

This article is written while keeping the LGBTQ community in mind as the primary demographic. However, it extends to anyone, regardless of sexuality or identity, who is struggling with religious trauma and guilt.

As an addiction counsellor, a fundamental challenge is facilitating community engagement in 12 step…