12 Steps Quotes

“While fire consumed and destroyed, leaving behind unbearable stenches and choking dust, it could also create.”
― Iain Rob Wright, 12 Steps

“Love and hate were opposite weights on a scale Once all the love was gone, hate rose to the top.”
― Iain Rob Wright, 12 Steps

“Things on the outside can't hurt us like things on the inside, and most of us here turned to booze because of the thoughts in our heads, not the words in our mouths.”
― Iain Rob Wright, 12 Steps

“It merely highlighted how complex and individual grief was. And yet, the outlet for everyone in this room was the same - alcohol. Alcohol was the medicine they chose, and it was killing them all.”
― Iain Rob Wright, 12 Steps

“A big part of being an alcoholic is routine and habit. If we mix with the same old people in the same old places, it becomes very hard to alter our behaviours. Therefore, new friends and new relationships can be therapeutic.”
― Iain Rob Wright, 12 Steps

“He wasn't proud of being sober because it only reminded him of all the years he hadn't been. Celebrating the fact he was, at this current time at least, no longer a danger to himself or others didn't make him worthy of praise.”
― Iain Rob Wright, 12 Steps

“The life of a firefighter wasn't always as heroic or dangerous as people assumed. Most times they turned up to a small fire easily contained or a large fire they would have to hose down from outside. Rarely was a person trapped inside a burning building screaming for rescue. Most people got out in plenty of time, and when they didn't, smoke inhalation usually got them before the flames.”
― Iain Rob Wright, 12 Steps

“Tea’s ready,” said Patrick, his voice a high-pitched whistle. “Come get it while it’s hot.”
― Iain Rob Wright, 12 Steps