<description>&lt;p&gt;The euphemism "13th-stepping" refers to the longstanding and long-tolerated practice of 12-step members (mostly men) hitting on and trying to date or have sex with other members (usually women) in their first year of sobriety.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;In episode 344, you'll discover how widespread and damaging this behavior is in America, how to protect yourself if you attend AA or plan on attending in the future, and much more.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Here are the topics of this episode:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;The Definition of “13th Step.”&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;My Experience Witnessing 13th-Steppers 13th Stepping.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Why People Work this Unofficial Step.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;The Negative Consequences of this Behavior.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;How to Avoid Being 13th-Stepped.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;How to Recover from 13th-Step Trauma.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;Furthermore, you'll learn what the research says, what victims have shared, and get additional helpful resources to support your learning journey.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href= "https://elevationrecovery.com/13th-stepping-in-aa-and-12-step/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Show Notes Page&gt;&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Elevation Recovery

Matt Finch and Chris Scott

The "13th Step" in Alcoholics Anonymous

APR 3, 202423 MIN
Elevation Recovery

The "13th Step" in Alcoholics Anonymous

APR 3, 202423 MIN

Description

The euphemism "13th-stepping" refers to the longstanding and long-tolerated practice of 12-step members (mostly men) hitting on and trying to date or have sex with other members (usually women) in their first year of sobriety.

In episode 344, you'll discover how widespread and damaging this behavior is in America, how to protect yourself if you attend AA or plan on attending in the future, and much more.

Here are the topics of this episode:

  • The Definition of “13th Step.”
  • My Experience Witnessing 13th-Steppers 13th Stepping.
  • Why People Work this Unofficial Step.
  • The Negative Consequences of this Behavior.
  • How to Avoid Being 13th-Stepped.
  • How to Recover from 13th-Step Trauma.

Furthermore, you'll learn what the research says, what victims have shared, and get additional helpful resources to support your learning journey.

Show Notes Page>>