The chapter ‘More About Alcoholism’ in the Big Book has some great insights into the First Step. Step One in the 12& 12 is another very important resource. Below are some GUGOGS posts from primarily Grapevine Articles that provide very useful stories and insights into Step 1. Taking That First Step And Eventually We FoundContinue reading “Step One Resources – Big Book, 12 & 12, Grapevine Articles, GUGOGS Posts”
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And Eventually, We Found Beauty In It All – Grapevine Article by Emma W.
A beautiful and loving ode to healing after the trauma of alcoholism Consider that every person has a unique capacity to endure emotional trauma, and degrees of spiritual pain. I have observed this in recovering alcoholics; some have a greater capacity, while others have a lesser one. For example, my suffering appears trivial compared toContinue reading “And Eventually, We Found Beauty In It All – Grapevine Article by Emma W.”
The Set Aside Prayer
Many of us struggle with a pragmaticism about what we need to do to practice open-mindedness. This prayer, in a variety of forms, has been used for many years in AA and other 12 step recovery programs as a way to welcome a Higher Power into this essential pursuit of an open mind as meetingsContinue reading “The Set Aside Prayer”
Three Choices – As Bill Sees It Page 327
The immediate object of our quest is sobriety—freedom from alcohol and from all its baleful consequences. Without this freedom, we have nothing at all. Paradoxically, though, we can achieve no liberation from the alcohol obsession until we become willing to deal with those character defects which have landed us in that helpless condition. In thisContinue reading “Three Choices – As Bill Sees It Page 327”
What Is Sponsorship – AA Pamphlet Questions & Answers On Sponsorship
You can access this important AA pamphlet in its totality by clicking here. Here is a high level excerpt from this pamphlet that establishes a basic understanding of what sponsorship is and how critical it has been been and continues to be in A.A. What is sponsorship?Alcoholics Anonymous began with sponsorship. When Bill W., onlyContinue reading “What Is Sponsorship – AA Pamphlet Questions & Answers On Sponsorship”
Welcome To The Get Up, Get Out, Get Sober Group of Alcoholic Anonymous
Since you’re new to AA , please consider downloading and reviewing the pamphlets below which hopefully address some of your most pressing questions and concerns. We are always happy to stay after any virtual meeting to speak individually as well. Simply let us know as the meeting concludes and we will be happy to spendContinue reading “Welcome To The Get Up, Get Out, Get Sober Group of Alcoholic Anonymous”
