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1 day ago · The Big Book is the primary text of Alcoholics Anonymous. It outlines the 12-step program, emphasizing absolute abstinence and a faith-based approach. The book includes personal stories of recovery and details the principles of AA, which have been adapted for other addictions. The official AA website splits the book into chapters, with each one ...
1 day ago · Community support is an integral part of the Alcoholics Anonymous 12 Step Program. Sharing experiences with others, mutual support, and a feeling of belonging are all parts of the AA meetings. Through this fellowship, members experience much less isolation and feel understood, which goes a long way toward supporting recovery.
2 days ago · "The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous" - This foundational text offers essential insights and guidance on the 12 steps and the journey to recovery. "In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction" by Gabor Maté - A profound exploration of addiction and recovery, providing valuable perspectives on the emotional roots of addiction.
AA Daily Reflections: A collection of reflections that moves through the calendar year one day at a time: A.A. members reflect on favorite quotations from the literature of Alcoholics Anonymous. The Daily Reflections focus on the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous.
2 days ago · An essential component of 12-step meetings is fellowship. Arriving 15 minutes before the meeting begins allows for time to converse and get to know other members of the group; it also prevents you from being late to a meeting and will enable you to use the bathroom, etc., before starting the meeting. Staying 15 minutes after the meeting allows ...
2 days ago · THE TWELVE STEPS OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS. 1. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol—that our lives had become unmanageable. 2. Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. 3. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him. 4.
3 days ago · For each meeting participant we provide: a copy of the study sheet, a copy of the 12 steps, a copy of the “Individual Handout” that includes the welcome, prayers, the list of addictions, Life Affirmations, and Serenity Prayer.
