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newcomerscommunication skillsStep 10amendstep 4booze stops workinghumilityStep 12denialfeartweakerspiritual maintenancedecisionself knowledgegraceConcerns with Higher Power/Godegofellowship vs progamStep 5guilt & shamebinge drinkinginspiringdistorted thinkingAA clergyworking with othersfollowing directionsalcoholic family historyself-centered fearfaithcompassionisolation12 Conceptscomplacencyinspirationdouble-winner4 types of alcoholics4 Absolutesmental illnessfreedom from the obsessionsuicidal thinkingsteps in detailallergyACA-AlanonAA Convention Tapesa few simple rulesGodprinciplesself-centerednessforgivenesshappy/joyous/freedefects of characterfunnyspiritual awakeningopen-minded and willinginadequacydistorted perceptionsAA Pioneers (1930's-40's)lgbtprogressive diseasetraditionsStep 9resolution to quitperfectionismspiritual actionshomelessnessbelief vs faithBig Book Study12 step callsense of purpose & valuemembershipStep7hopeless state of mind and bodyinsightfulto employersbook studytransformationSelf-Centerendessrestless/irritable/discontentmanipulationhonestymoment of clarityanonymitycraving/allergy of the bodyhopevision for youhigh bottom2015 ICold storiesgod consciousnessletting gotough lovepeace in present momentseparatnessspiritualityatheismpowerless/unmanageablerelapseunitygift of despairHigher Power/Spirituality/Godprogram of actionthe solutionspiritual life vs alcoholic deathguiltChapter 5Step Workshopalcoholic homesextestgratefulStep 1insanityrelationshipshopelessnessAA historyBig Book citationsprisongratitiudehow it workslack of poweraccess to powerthe programragehospitalizations/rehabentertaining storiesthe promisesanxietyrecent additionsStep 6Big BookStep Workshopdual addictionjailan inside jobbondage of selfa design for livingparentingkeep it simpleplaying Godsympathyself-willagnoticsstep 7the family afterwardnewcomersteps presented simplyempathyreal alcoholic vs. heavy drinkerpowerlessnesslocked upgratitudeactionselfishnessemotional sobrietystepsserenityspiritual experienceamendsfeeling of separatenessalone/lonelysharing your experienceshame & guiltPridesingleness of purpose3 legaciesself-condemnationsense of belongingwomenself honestyremoval of character defectsnext right thinguncover/discover/disgardangerinventoryfamily historyservicewillingnessStep 2practice these principlessafeblackoutdepressionyoung peoplesense of purposeinferiority/insecurityproblem is not alcoholfreedomchangealone/lonely & hopesurrenderinstitutionalizedfellowshipfacade of professional successCourage to changeStep 8spiritual maladyself hatredAcceptanceconscious contact with a higher powerwindow of opportunityrestored to sanityreality in sobrietyinferiority-insecurityone primary purposeself-deceptionSpanish AA Speakerswilling to believeStep 3dry drunktrouble with the lawdestinyspiritual solutionloveSpirituality vs ReligioncouragedefectiveprocrastinationabusedespairStep 11to wivesfacade of successhappinessmental obsessionrelief from obsession to drinkthe Big Book messageprayer & meditationSponsorshipatheistbigotryold ideasstealingresentmentstoleranceopioidsbottoms
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