Page 34 a true alcoholic goes on drinking past the point where they can quit on their own willingness. Lack of power is the true dilemma! Step one talks about the basic steps of being powerless. We do not have power over our addiction if we are a true addict or alcoholic. Basic logic. Basic program. Basic facts! If you can stop ? on your own will! Great for you! But, I couldn’t I am powerless to my affliction of addiction and my higher power has all the power I simply can suit up show up shut the fuck up and work the steps!