More information here cers aa meeting listing service lists english language aa meetings in the continental european region and its immediate surrounds on our website. The primary purpose of this site is to carry the message contained within the big book of alcoholics anonymous. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. Numerous meetings in europe are temporarily suspended due to the coronavirus. Aa meetings in littleton nh alcoholics anonymous meetings. To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you. Experience the big book is a guided, detailed study of the aa big book and 12 steps, by dr. Known as the big book, it is in its fourth edition and is widely circulated through out the world. This is a study guide to the book alcoholics anonymous. In the big book of alcoholics anonymous, chapter 8 may be the leastthumped, and most skipped, so my first impulse in this critique was to turn the worst bits into internet memes and declare myself done. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Doing whats suggested in this workbook may cause you to let go of some parts of your personal reality. We may stop causing any more harm because we are no longer drinking, but that is not the same as repairing the damage we have already caused. Beginning in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12.
If we skip this vital step, we may not overcome drinking. If you wish to visit the official aaws web page, please click on the blue big book alcoholics anonymous these pages are not endorsed nor approved by alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. When addiction had its grip on me, some of my relationships with loved ones became strained, and i hurt some of those closest to me. However, as noted in the big book, this decision has little effect unless you, at once, start on your written step 4 inventory. Beginning in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. But, after reading about it, it makes perfect sense. In this summary, learn the principles behind aa and why they work for alcoholics, and learn the books persuasive techniques. When am i most likely 53 step ten a spiritual road maps 56 step ten daily journal worksheet 58 step ten daily journal sample worksheet 59 step eleven louis affirmation supplement 63 60 step twelve daily practice supplement page 68 64 oldfashioned twelve step call 70 book of inventories book two contents. While step four could be seen as your personal housecleaning, step eight is more of a social application of the shame reduction that was begun in step four, when you realized that you have hurt others as. Our origins are the students of the big book group, which has met in woodland hills, california since december of 1985. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
A twelve step workbook al kohallek goes stepping caution. The big book bunch 12 step workbook we are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous. The sponsorship guide is your syllabus throughout your 12step course using the idiots guide. The index bookmark features 25 of the key topics from the big book of alcoholics anonymous with corresponding page numbers. Online wednesday big book studythe lunch bunch, closed meetingzoom. Jan 05, 2020 with step eight you have the opportunity to translate your experience of courage into developing a compassionate spirit. The big book index bookmark features 25 of the most commonly used entries from the little big book dictionary. The 12 steps is the solution for alcoholic addiction referred to in chapter 2, of the book, alcoholics anonymous, titled there is a solution. Lets remember that alcoholics are not the only ones bedeviled by sick emotions. It is a public holiday in hong kong and this meeting is not running. Many thousands have benefited from the big book and its simple but profound explanation of the doctrines behind alcoholics anonymous, which was founded in 1935 by bill wilson and dr. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. Step eight of aa alcoholics anonymous helps recovering alcoholics to live in the greatest peace. Big book, closed, discussion, location temporarily closed, online meeting tuesday 8.
Made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all. Breaking down step eight of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of a. Step 3 we are going to change it up a little and post a big book study workshop that took place in 2011, each speaker is presenting for about an hour on one step. District 8, in addition to the seattle area intergroup, western washington area 72, and aa world services are working to facilitate meetings for those who are unable to attend meetings in person. Twelvestep guide to using the alcoholics anonymous big. We admitted that we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. Links to more information about forgiveness and the 8th step. Breaking down step eight of aa alcoholics anonymous. I get excited every time i take a newcomer through the big book and after 8 years, i still get a kick out of it. Moreover, it is usually a fact that our behavior when drinking has aggravated the defects of others. When bill wilson with the help of sam shoemaker finished what would become the central book for alcoholics anonymous in 1938, he never imagined it would have the impact it still has in addiction recovery.
The big book is one of the bestselling books of all times 30 million copies sold. There are, however, additional promises in the big book. You will need to print several resentment inventory blank sheets, 46 fear inventory grids pick a format you like. The big book coverage of step 4 is about being honest and admitting to ones faults, weaknesses, defects. Keep it simple online meeting temporary location artisan soapery 234 union square nw. The sbbb study guide is for those in recovery from the disease of addiction who wish to work the 12 steps by the big book, alcoholics anonymous. The big book bunch, forgiveness, the missing step and taking step eight the na basic text on step eight step eight by. Confessions of a big book sponsor big book sponsorship.
Our goals are to live the spiritual process through which sobriety is obtained and enhanced, and to publish at no charge our experience for other recovering alcoholics. We are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. Some meetings may be open to nonalcoholic visitors or closed for. Most alcoholics are either too jittery and sick to write out their inventory, or too afraid to look at the carnage of their past, so they relapse instead. The following is a list ofapproximately 150 promises that i compiled from the first edition of the big book.
Our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. Step over to the nearest barroom and try some controlled drinking. Time distance meeting location address region district types. No attention is given to the positive qualities of the person taking a selfinventory, yet it is most important to remember our good qualities while dealing with the negative ones. You will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous large print or hard cover recommended and the big. You will need idiots guide as you go through steps 1 3. Lunch bunch group triangle unity club open discussion aa meeting. You have to have a starting point, but unless you continue on with the big book and the steps, you will not make it.
It is the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous, and has helped large numbers of alcoholic men and women, young and old, recover as of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. Alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of recovering alcoholics who have chosen to help one another stay sober. The big book index is the perfect addition to any big book order and serves as a terrific gift for the newcomer. Our goal is to explore the causes of alcoholic relapse, specifically, the causes set forth by the big book. You will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous large print or hard cover recommended and the big book awakening workbook. We provide this study guide based on personal experience to help those following aas 12 steps as outlined in the original big book, alcoholics anonymous aa. Step 8 is regarded as one of the most challenging steps by many members. Below, are the idiots guides for the addictionissue you are addressing. George b was a practicing dentist for 47 years and is now a graduate student in a masters degree program for addiction counseling. Alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12step programs that have been established. Downloadable group workbook companion to the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa, for adults who desire information on alcoholism and addiction recovery. Emotional in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and.
The big book is alcoholics anonymouss primary text. Not associated with or connected to or related towith alcoholics anonymous, towith alcoholics anonymous world services inc this site does not represent alcoholics anonymous in any way shape or form. They are solely provided as part of the sites owners 12 step work in. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12. The 164 and more book, ebook, and web site are all concordances which display passages from the big book alcoholics anonymous, the twelve steps and twelve traditions, and the a. The moment we ponder a twisted or broken relationship with an. One difference is that the big book prayer includes. Some of the promises are directly associated with completion of a step.
The origins of these lists are unknown, although they are used by many twelve step members. Aaalcoholics anonymous is an international mutual aid fellowship that supports across multiple language and cultures to overcome alcoholic addictions. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. Critique of chapter 5 of the big book step 4 aa agnostica. By working the twelve step program as described in the big book of alcoholics anonymous, i have had a spiritual awakening. Step eight of aa alcoholics anonymous is the beginning of the process of making amends, forgiving others and possibly being forgiven by them, in addition to forgiving. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. Sorting and rendering passages in the proprietary format of the 164 and more concordance does not in any way imply affiliation with or endorsement by either alcoholics. Couple your bookmark order with a copy of the little big book dictionary to create the perfect recovery gift combination. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism. Articles cover such aa fundamentals as the twelve steps and traditions, sponsorship, and. The 12 steps are referred to in the big book, on page 58, where it is written, rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed out path. The foreword to first edition, states the objective for publishing the original textbook.
We are told in the big book that it is not enough just to get sober. Meetings archive alcoholics anonymous in rhode island. Find the list of all aa alcoholics anonymous meetings in littleton nh. Forgiveness and a bunch of cool spiritual principles. Some surefire causes of relapse taken from the big book.
They are solely provided as part of the sites owners 12 step work in reaching out to the alcoholic who still suffers. To their surprise, a bunch of alcoholics discovered and demonstrate a. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. If you know of a meeting that has closed, or a new online meeting that has been created in district 8, please contact thomas l. Aa meetings demopolis, al alcoholics anonymous near me.
This original 1939 edition outlines the famous 12 steps, and offers counsel for those who wish to join the program but doubt the existence of a higher. The 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous big book twelve steps. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Download pamphlets and handouts to use in big book group sessions our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. The big books approach to step 4, with its masculine focus is not only less helpful to women than it should be, it is probably harmful. On the next page is a modified 3rd step prayer which i recommend. The 12 steps of aa are the principles of the program that we practice, as listed in the big book, pages 59 and 60. The fi rst, and one of the most diffi cult, has to do with forgiveness. Moreover, it is usually a fact that our behavior when drinking has aggravated the. Twelvestep guide to using the alcoholics anonymous big book. As noted in the big book, the wording of the step 3 prayer is optional. Great step book for normies who want to become happy or happier also free if downloaded entitled.
Step 8 is a wonderful step for beginning to rebuild some bridges that were burned in active addiction. Our notes, commentary, and genderinclusive changes are formatted in italics. It originated the twelvestep program now used widely to treat addictions outside alcohol. Step eight of aa alcoholics anonymous helps recovering alcoholics to live in the greatest peace, in partnership with others and themselves.
Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Emotional in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Over the years many lists of virtues that correspond to each of the twelve steps and their underlying spiritual nature have been printed in local area aa newsletters and on pocket cards. Read the big book online pdf of alcoholics anonymous. It is the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous, and has helped large numbers of alcoholic men and women, young and old, recover. Bunch in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. Here are the 12 steps we took, which are suggested as a program of recovery the 12 steps are found on pages 5960, alcoholics anonymous, the big book the 12 steps are referred to in the big book, on page 58, where it is written, rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed out path the 12 steps is the solution for alcoholic addiction referred to in chapter 2, of the. Certainly he must stay sober, butwe feel a man is unthinking when he says sobriety is enough. At the time of writing the big book, women were viewed as less than rather than equal to or, in many cases, superior to. Steps by the big book step 5 steps by the big book. Makes no claims or statement of facts and in general is not responsible for the content and any ramifications thereof.
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