Earnestly Believe That God Exists, That I Matter to Him, and That He Has the Power to Help Me Recover “Happy are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”  — Matthew 5:4 “For it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.”  — Philippians 2:13 Understanding Step 2 No matter how hard we try to keep everything under control, we eventually discover that we are powerless to control our tendency to do wrong and that our lives are unmanageab

The American Counseling Association (ACA) emphasizes the ethical principle of do no harm. While this directive may seem straightforward, in practice it is often vague and highly subjective. Determining what constitutes harm can vary widely among professionals, creating a dangerous gray area, particularly in cases involving minors exploring gender identity. Recent trends in the counseling and medical fields show increasing pressure on clinicians to affirm a client’s self-decla