Our fears of rejection and/or disappointment prevent us from asking friends, family, and folks in recovery. Serenity, to accept the things I cannot change (other people).Courage, to change the things that I can (myself).Wisdom, to know the difference. (This is a matter of awareness and acceptance not a lack of ability to make this distinction). We in recovery examples of being powerless over alcohol are accustomed to living at the extremes of all or nothing. Many of us prove our worth by managing everything and everyone but not ourselves. Even in sobriety, many of us tend not to respect our limitations and we pay too high a price accordingly. Powerlessness Examples and Their Impact on Life Knowing your limitations helps you to succeed and accomplish your goals. According to Twelve…