12-step

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If any of what has occurred this week makes sense to you, then you might need therapy or a 12-step program.

From Salon • Jan. 9, 2026

Mr. Brewer intertwines the movie’s two registers brilliantly in an opening scene in which Mr. Jackman does a brief musical performance that doubles as the monologue he delivers to his 12-step group.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

Duffy’s decision to reopen the lander contract “is step one of the 12-step process that they’re on, which is to admit they have a problem,” Loverro told me.

From Slate • Dec. 9, 2025

There are also 12-step support groups, including Debtors Anonymous, which provide a safe space to talk.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 9, 2025

The city also trimmed the 12-step application intake procedure down to six steps and beefed up its staff, hiring a case manager to serve as a bridge between staff and homeowners.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2025