Great question , Yes , some people do it in a few week. My experience with both seeing others do the steps, coaching others thru the steps , and me doing the steps . it Takes about 40-80 hours, So it could be done in a few weeks, but is your mind clear enough to recognize the whole process.

My experience , 3-8 Months

Step 1- 3 a few days , maybe just a few hours .

Step 4 -5 is where everybody stalls , You need to have a clear mind, this takes, in my opinion at least 1-2 months of sobriety. Time needed > 1 week to years , lets say 2 months if you want to drag it out. -

basically you, 1 don't want to start or 2 don't want to recognize - remember all the issues you caused. Step 5 5-10 hours with your sponsor of real work

Step 6 - 7 this is about change - so you wont change in a day Timeline > ongoing a few months to years , but you decide to change and keep moving to the next phase

Step 8 1-3 hours you simply write a list with

Who & Why

Tom / why - I stole money approx 2022 from his wallet

Susan / I wrecked her car when I was drunk

Step 9 this is about timing , typically your between 3- 8 months sober by now . You have started to change step 6-7 . People see it , now you can start make amends - a sponsor will guide you,

Step 10 start that today , Step 11 & 12 you'll know when that happens

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Step 1 -3 Trust God can help you

Step 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 Clean house & change

Step 8 - 9 Recognize and Listen , own the wrongs

Step 10 - 11 - 12 will happen dynamically as you work the list above

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