Starting out new again A simple explanation of what we need to hear in early recovery. Do yourself a favor A discussion about early romance in the rooms... 1-2-3 I can't.. He can.. I think i'll let him For the new person, gaining the first three steps is critical. Simple but not easy. It's so important to build our foundation on bed rock otherwise the rest of the program will fall. Remember we must marry the first step with no thought of divorce, anullment or separation. Without clarity, there is no chance to understand that which we did not understand before.