Al-Anon Step One

Unmanageability is the corollary of powerlessness.

If I can't control their drinking, I can't control the effects on my life.

Not two separate statements: state of affairs + logical entailment.

What else am I powerless over?

Well, when coming to Al-Anon: my own beliefs, thinking, and behaviour.

As a consequence, I could not manage my life: These are the management tools.

Al-Anon gives me back control and the ability to management my life under God's direction and with God's strength.