Tell on yourself!

at a meeting and with your sponsor

every time you "find" yourself stealing return it!

even if you are already off of the property!

these things have worked for me

is that you Joe? quit stealing my quarters! If you find money in my house, you did not find it! It BElongs to me! Leave it alone.

I take it you haven't worked the steps yet? Step 5 and Step 10 are real ball breakers for me. There is nothing worst than having to make admends. I hate making admends.

If you have done this I am surprise that you want to make more.

I was told that alcohol was but a symptom of my disease and that there's a whole lot wrong with us alcoholics that a whole lot has to be done. The steps and talking with a sponsor or trusted friend where I could practice being thoroughly honest set me on a spiritual path. My deepest, darkest secrets kept me sick even without the drink. On a personal note I think you raising the question here is a start at clearing the wreckage and perhaps you are ready to share it with someone close at hand. Remember that AA doesn't solve all our problems and even the Big Book says we may need to seek outside professional help. I freaked over my 6th step and sought help feeling overwhelmed, ashamed and worthless. The bottom line for me was that as long as something about my character defects was consuming me with guilt and shame I feared the emotional drunk would take me back out. Once again they didn't lie - the professionals had tools for me just like AA. I wish you well and please know you are not alone in the way you feel. God helps but He expects us to do the footwork.