Be conscious as you write out this fourth step—and do write it out, several times a day if necessary. Be specific: What has been the value of the urge in your relationship with your wife? your husband? your partner, your best friend, your children, your boss, your employees, your coworkers? What happened yesterday when you allowed the urge to rule you? What happened last week? What will happen today? Pay close attention to what you feel when you recall these events and when you foresee what’s ahead if you persist in permitting the compulsion to overpower you. Be aware. That awareness will be
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