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When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable. It was written for individuals with alcoholism and people who know alcoholics, such as friends, family members and coworkers. Acceptance of alcoholism this short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. He is the author of acceptance is the answer in the big book. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. Breaking down step one of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. They often use the big book and other literature to help members take responsibility for changing. The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format originated in hyannis, mass. The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind.
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The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book because of the thickness of the paper used in the first. He told me to go home and not drink at all for the rest of the day. Perhaps one of the best short passages on acceptance comes from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. This short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. The big book coverage of step 4 is about being honest and admitting to ones faults, weaknesses, defects. The big book is a key resource for individuals in alcoholics anonymous.
Page 552, 4th edition someone was having a problem with resentment in the meeting this morning in stepchat, and i told them to read this as i was told to and it. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. Whether youre new to aa, or youre a seasoned veteran, this is the easiest and most useful app to aid in your recovery. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my. Acceptance i know some people get really tired of the big book quotes. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube.
And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. In 1939, the year the book called alcoholics anonymous, but commonly referred to as the big book was published.
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