Saturday morning big book step study group men, location temporarily closed. Jun 17, 2016 the big book is clearwe do this to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to god and our fellow man. Dec 20, 2012 father martin continues his life wisdom while speaking about step 2. May 2, 2020 share and roundabout available online for download. This one talks about the good and bad side of step two and three of aa and is the second of a series of discussions with jon who has his blog at about the 12 steps which make up the core of the aa programme and are described in chapter 5 of the big book. The irrationality of alcoholics anonymous the atlantic.
The 12 steps is the solution for alcoholic addiction referred to in chapter 2, of the book, alcoholics anonymous, titled. This power continued to lead me as i went to meetings and heard exactly what i needed to hear at. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The text got this name because the first edition of the book had rather thick pages, making the book even thicker than its content would suggest. Alcoholics anonymous has more than 2 million members worldwide, and the.
James was the last person alive who had attended oxford group meetings with bill w. Big book, closed, location temporarily closed, men, wheelchair access. The big book bb notations are to page and paragraph, as in 64. No matter what you believe in, this is the step in which you become open to the idea that faith in a higher power will help you. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous.
This stands for big book which is story of alcoholics anonymous and how it works. Open recovery chat online aa meetings and 12 step chat. Given current events we have moved to a virtual meeting only, until further notice. Experience the big book aa meetings available online. Aug 24, 2017 aa speakers joe and charlie more about alcoholism the big book comes alive duration. The alcoholics anonymous twelve steps and twelve traditions book states. The big book serves as the basis of alcoholics anonymous aa. Closed meetings, open meetings, discussion meetings, lead meetings, big book meetings, 12 step meetings. The saturday morning big book step study meeting of alcoholics anonymous normally meets every saturday from 9 a.
Get information about alcoholics anonymous step 2, which states, we came to be aware that a. This is by no means an exhaustive list of meeting types, but it does give a general sense of the choices available. And, although i have never been to that kind, i assume that, like step meetings, the attendees read from the book, out loud. After you have accepted that you are powerless over your addiction and can no longer manage your life, you are prepared to begin on step two. Aa 12 steps alcoholics anonymous aa meetings duration. Aa speakers joe and charlie more about alcoholism the big book comes alive duration. Suspended step sisters meeting women location temporarily closed, women. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried. Reflections on the three parts of the step alcoholics. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
The room is not hosting inperson meetings but we do have a complete lineup of multiple. Aa meetings open, closed, big book, 12x12, speaker. It is the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous, and has helped large numbers of alcoholic men and women, young and old, recover as of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. In the case of big books, a number of meetings in the area give new members a copy to keep for their own use. Suspendedstep sisters meeting women location temporarily closed, women. Step one certainly serves as a foundation for future work, creating a firm underpinning on which the steps are erected. April 2, 2020 chairs report, march 2020 cer assembly in budapest. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous. Groups are listed in this meeting directory at their own request. Big book, closed, literature, step meeting, tradition study. Times all us central unless otherwise noted call in by telephone only. Browse the directory of online meetings online intergroup. And, although i have never been to that kind, i assume that, like step meetings, the. These are aas 12 steps, linked to our own step studies weve gradually been doing here at the eaa groups forums.
Bbss big book step study an approach to working the twelve steps as they are laid out in the big book alcoholics anonymous. Steps by the big book step 2 steps by the big book. We make a decision to admit the possible existence of an underlying force behind the totality of things, and that the realm of the spirit is pretty darn big, roomy and allinclusive. These last three steps keep us current and help us to continue to solidify the foundation of our recovery. Nov 14, 2019 the second step is about keeping an open mind. Contact name, email and mobile phone number click here suggested guidelines for aa telephone meeting this guide is only our own experience, strength and hope.
As the prior step was about letting go of pride, this step is about letting go of preconceived notions about what aa is and how it works, and making room for change. Oct 12, 2015 here is another podcast about recovering from alcoholism. Sbbb refers to this steps by the big book workbook. When practicing the third step we discover the spaciousness for a variety of positive and useful beliefs about a higher power. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Local online meetings please connect 10 mintues before the meeting time to confirm your technology is working correctly.
The 12 steps are referred to in the big book, on page 58, where it is written, rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed out path. Breaking down step two of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. These are suggested topics from the big book of alcoholics anonymous, as a guide to selecting a meeting topic for discussion meetings. These are suggested topics from the big book of alcoholics anonymous, as a guide to selecting a. Includes a zoom meeting schedule and qualified speakers, recorded at the asheville bbss meeting between 1999 and 2018. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable.
True humility and an open mind can lead us to faith, and every a. National big book meeting covina zoom archives baltimore, md. This, the newcomer thinks, is just about the last straw. Through believing that a higher power can help, a man or a woman formerly eaten up with raging fear, anger, shame, doubt, guilt, and frustration may become calm and begin to grow spiritually by focusing on doing some simple steps, going to meetings, reading the big book, and talking to a sponsor. Apr 11, 2019 the following are the most common aa meetings. This is the audio version of the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Whether agnostic, atheist, or former believer, we stand together on this step. Chicago alcoholics anonymous remote online meetings. Group meetings when the big book was published in april, 1939. Open recovery chat online aa meetings and 12 step chat meetings.
The big book holds within it the central thesis and ideas of alcohol anonymous and the 12 step approach. Online meeting options and alternatives alcoholics. Here is another podcast about recovering from alcoholism. International convention detroit, michigan july 2 5, 2020 important notice.
I love all of the 12 steps of aa, but step two is the one that gives us hope. This stands for steps which is the 12 steps of the aa recovery. The spiritual substance of our remaining ten steps steps 2 through. Jul 02, 2018 may 2, 2020 share and roundabout available online for download. It contains the 12 steps that are at the core of the alcoholics anonymous program, as well as stories about alcoholics who have been through the recovery process. The big book includes an assertion first made in the second edition, which was. Closed, location temporarily closed, step meeting, wheelchair access, women. The 12 steps is the solution for alcoholic addiction referred to in chapter 2, of the book, alcoholics anonymous, titled there is a solution. Meeting types and descriptions alcoholics anonymous in. Jennifer a on experience the big book aa meetings available online. All are zoom meetings unless noted otherwise use id and code to acc. He has helped so many individuals understand themselves by working these steps that father martin has made easy for all of us. Step two is specifically designed for the mental obsession.
Breaking down step three of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. Meetings these are suggested topics from the big book of alcoholics anonymous, as a guide to selecting a meeting topic for discussion meetings. Working with others, chapter 7 in the big book of alcoholics anonymous, addresses step 12. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism is often referred to in alcoholics anonymous meetings aa as the big book. Find a meeting by searching the map below, or download one of the following pdfs to find a meeting on a specific day and time. Alcoholics anonymous big book cites a 50% success rate with 25% remaining sober after some. The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12step program, the worlds largest alcoholism support group. May 2, 2020 finding the fellowship i craved in ypaa. April 2, 2020 submit your esh to aa service news by april 24th.
It is the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous, and has helped large numbers of alcoholic men and women, young and old, recover. With step two we learn that we are not alone, and tha. Outlining the steps and traditions that make aa famous, as well as numerous stories about recovering addicts who have been through the process, the big book has helped guide millions into a life of sobriety. Jason wahler is a reality tv star in recovery and undoing the stigma around addiction. The big book is clearwe do this to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to god and our fellow man. Browse the next available or search for the right one for you. Back to basics the alcoholics anonymous beginners meetings. Mike on experience the big book aa meetings available online. In order for this to happen we must go directly into steps 10, 11 and 12 while doing step 9. Please call 312 626 6799 or 3462487799 and follow the prompts to enter meeting id. Here he shares insights into step two of aa, alcoholics anonymous 12 steps. Aa meeting topics in the big book and suggested topics for a. Virtual meeting only not at this address 842 s campbell ave.
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