Recovery Lingo
In recovery, people often say this when they want to avoid looking too far ahead or getting overwhelmed.
What is “one day at a time”
According to the Big Book, this is the first honest step we take to start recovery.
What is "Admitting powerlessness"
I follow you all day, but when night comes, I disappear. I never speak, but I imitate you. What am I?
What is a "Shadow"
In this sport, you can throw a ball, but running isn’t optional. What sport am I?
What is baseball?
Keep coming back
In Recovery... the lowest point where pain finally outweighs denial.
What is “hitting bottom”
The Big Book calls this “unmanageable.”
What is "Your life"
I’m always running, but I never move. What am I?
What is a clock?
Known for smashing tennis records, she has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles and dominated the sport for decades.
Who is Serena Williams?
A watched pot
"Never Boils"
holding back a secret excuse(s) to relapse.
What are "Reservations"
This Big Book concept isn’t about being weak — it’s about humbly asking for help from a higher power.
What is "Surrender"
I’m full of holes, but I still hold something. What am I?
What is a sponge?
This football quarterback is known as “The GOAT,” has multiple Super Bowl rings with the Patriots and Buccaneers.
Who is Tom Brady?
A journey of a thousand miles…
"begins with a single step"
This slogan sounds like something a construction crew would do, but in recovery it means letting go of control and trusting a higher power.
What is “let go and let God”
In the Big Book, making this helps you repair harm you’ve done and lighten your conscience.
What is "Amends"
I go up and down the stairs without moving. What am I?
What is a Carpet ?
ruled the basketball court in Chicago, retired twice, came back, and is still considered the greatest by many. Who is he?
Who is Michael Jordan?
It takes two
" To Tango"
The practice of keeping focused on your own recovery, instead of trying to control others.
What is “keep your side (of the street) clean”
“cunning, baffling, and powerful.”
What is "Alcohol (or addiction)"
The more you take from me, the bigger I get.
What am I?
What is a hole?
This sport has wickets, bats, and overs, but it’s not baseball. What is it?
What is "Cricket"
The pen is mightier
" Than the sword "