Catherine Merola

Step Four in the AA Big Book  isn’t just a worksheet—it’s a spiritual deep dive that clears out the emotional junk drawer. For younger folks in recovery, sponsors guiding sponsees, or anyone stuck in the “what now?” phase, this step is your launchpad. And yes, our AA 4th Step Download  makes it way easier to navigate. What Is Step Four, Really?    “Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.”   That’s the official line from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous , and it’s a...

When I first opened the Big Book, I felt a mix of hope and overwhelm. The pages held the promise of recovery, but the sheer volume of text made it hard to know where to begin. Over time, I discovered a simple yet powerful way to make the Big Book more accessible and meaningful: using highlight tabs for AA book. This method transformed my reading experience, turning the Big Book from a dense manual into a friendly guide I could navigate with ease. Today, I want to share how tabbing and...

Sober, Not Spooky: How Recovery Makes October Magical Why Halloween Feels Different in Sobriety Halloween is a season of masks, mystery, and transformation. For many in recovery, it used to be a time of excess—costume parties fueled by alcohol, blurry memories, and emotional hangovers. But sobriety changes the lens. Suddenly, October becomes a celebration of clarity, creativity, and connection. The AA Big Book  reminds us that recovery is not just about abstaining—it’s about awakening. And...