When I first met Adam, it was not obvious why he came to me for help with the Twelve Steps.  From a superficial look at his life he appeared to have every reason to be a trusting person.  He described his successful love-relationship, healthy and smart children, a genuine love for his work, and a satisfying social life.  His life would be the envy of most people, with a bank account, and external factors that most people dream of.  Unlike many people who turn to the Twelve Steps because of addictive patterns of behavior in their lives, Adam turned to the Twelve Steps because a friend had urged him to seek help using spiritual principles that have helped countless others.