Money problems aren't math problems.

They're human problems.

After losing nearly everything to alcohol-his freedom, career, savings, and sense of self-Greg Downs walked into a recovery meeting and started working the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. What he discovered changed his life: The same principles that help people recover from addiction can also transform their relationship with money.

Greg spent 14 years as a financial advisor to some of the wealthiest families in the country. He watched clients with every resource imaginable make financial decisions driven by fear, shame, the need to look successful and the illusion of control. If money were a math problem, they would have solved it. Most financial struggles aren't caused by laziness or a lack of information. They're driven by emotions that keep us stuck.

In 12 Steps to Financial Sobriety, you'll discover how to:

. Name the emotional patterns driving your financial decisions

. Break the cycle of shame, avoidance and overspending

. Build a financial life aligned with your values

. Find lasting peace with money that doesn't depend on how much of it you have

This isn't a book about budgeting harder or mastering spreadsheets. It's a practical, step-by-step guide to financial sobriety.

If you've ever said, "I'm just not good with money," this book is for you.