Welcome everyone to the newest cycle of our Big Book Study! We'll be examining the book very closely throughout the coming weeks. It is important to note that...
Recovered. What a great word for any addict or alcoholic. That is the hope that led me to work the steps. Why would I work them if I could not be recovered....
I agree! I use the "R" word... but I usually add the disclaimer that is afforded to me contingent upon my spiritual condition. The guy who sells someone the...
Dear honey, I'm glad toknow things are going well for Kathrine...sounds like she's had a great sponser. I'm still serching for a sponcer...I have 3 months...
... Recovered to me is similar to never. The program is layed out for a day at a time, rather than a lifetime at a time. Maybe recovered should be used to...
I have been doing well in my recovery for over 20 months, amidst a lot of challenges, especially for the last few months. I am living since Thanksgiving with...
Hi Linda, I have two quick questions to ask before I hazard a guess at your question. Do you currently have a sponsor? And are you currently acting as one? ...
My sponsor lives in VA. My sister [AA] and my husband [Alanon] have been acting as my sponsors. I am acting as a pre-sober sponsor to my son. I don't feel...
Good Morning, I can only speak from my experience. I have 2 sponsors, AA and Al- Anon. My Al-Anon sponsor knows the BB in and out. In fact she once told me...
Good morning everyone! Let’s turn to page xi , the Preface to the Third Edition , and look at paragraph #2. This book is identified as "the basic text for...
I agree, I use the "R" word linked with my spirituality as well, I know that without this included I would surely fall...and pretty hard to. jedsgirl522...
On April nineth, I will have 4 months sobriety, and when I introduce myself in groups, I say, "Hi, I'm Janeise, and I'm an alcoholic...in the infant stages of...
... I just LOVE the analogy of the recipe. If we stick to the directions (How it Works) and ingredients (12 Steps) - we will have success. Thanks for breaking...
Peace and Blessings, Hi My name is Rashid and I am a recovered alcoholic. I am so very grateful to God for providing this group to me. My home group is the...
Peace and Blessings, Hi My name is Rashid and I am a recovered alcoholic. I am so very grateful to God for providing this group to me. My home group is the...
Sorry about sending that before it was finished. I'm not sure what happened. I was suggesting that you attend some local meetings - there are good ones in...
Hi Linda, I would suggest hat you attend some local meetings in Seattle and find a local It's better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what...
... cleveland ohio been in aa 20 years sobor this time over twelve this time..This is a great group our leader and moderator Jim has a great grasp on this...
Just wanted to introduce myself, I'm Pat and I'm eight years sober and want to learn more about what's on offer in the Big Book. Looking forward to the weeks...
Good morning everyone, welcome to those who have just joined us- Turning to page xv and reading through to the end of the foreword to the second edition we...
Good morning everyone! We're still on page xvii of the foreword to the second edition. They describe two centers of activity around 1936. AA's group number 3...
Good morning! We're at paragraph 1, page xxiv, right after the first letter. "...the body of the alcoholic is quite as abnormal as his mind." This was a...
I was talking with a guy about this chapter last night... it is truly unbelievable when you think about it. Based on one Dr's experience in the 30's we have...
Mark I like that tip about sitting down across the table with a "newbie" to read this chapter. It makes a great deal of sense to see if he/she can identify...
I am no longer suffering from a hopeless state of mind and body. It does not depend on how long I have been sober (for there are people who are "abstinent" or...
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