Big book, concurrent with alanon, open, step meeting. I wanted immediate recovery from the effects of growing up in a family riddled with alcoholism and from being married to an alcoholic. Our origins are the students of the big book group, which has met in woodland hills, california since december of 1985. Chapter 6 into action of the big book contains the 9th step promises which describes the 12 step program of alcoholics anonymous. When you complete each of the 12 steps in the program of recovery, you will see these promises come true. The format has been handed down since the late 40s. Are you afraid to upset someone for fear it will set off a drinking bout. A bunch of people sitting around a table with an excuse to vent, not about the specific. Alateen, for teenaged children of alcoholics, is a part of alanon. Step 1 aa alcoholics anonymous big book alanon youtube.
The process includes believing in a power greater than yourself, admitting past mistakes, making amends to people you have harmed through alcoholism and continuing to focus on spiritual growth. The nineth step promises big book alcoholics anonymous. The site also includes member articles, blogs, big book and step studies. Onehalf mile south of the polk parkway in lakeland. We are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous. The big book lays out the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous and includes personal stories of those who found recovery in the program. We do this by practicing the twelve steps, by welcoming and giving comfort to families of. Find a meeting omaha central office alcoholics anonymous. The group was a back to the basics of the big book kind of group, especially for those. I want to share a passage from the big book that is very important to me. However, each step has promises associated with it. The big book of alcoholics anonymous can be purchased at aa central or a bba meeting. This is one of those youve got to do it to know it type deals. How to make amendsthe alanon ninth step says that we made direct amends to such men and women wherever possibleexcept when to do so would damage them or others.
Big book, closed, step meeting, temporary closure, wheelchair access. Download latest meeting schedule pdf for those of us who are unable or unwilling to attend inperson aa andor alanon meetings during the novel coronavirus outbreak, there are now virtual meetings available. Our group has elected to use the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Why is the actual source material that alanon was developed from being put aside. The big book bunch 12 step workbook we are the big book bunch group of alcoholics anonymous. South st pete east of 34th st south of central ave. Al anon speaker detaching with love and living life. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa. You will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here.
A study of step 9 of the 12 step program verywell mind. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. Alanon speakers family recovery archives for odomtology 12 step. Why aa and alanon are bad for your health non 12 step. Please submit any meeting information changes, including new meetings, as they happen by contacting the central office. Obrien house is closed to outsiders until further notice 446 n 12th st.
The big book alcoholics anonymous outlines how it works. The alanon family groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics. The book contains the suggested preamble to the twelve steps, the serenity prayer, the alanon declaration, a preface about alanons legacies and how. You can purchase a bba workbook at any bba meeting. Courage to change page 356 in a meeting i heard someone say of step 8 and step9. Step 9 is another one of the 12 steps, that initially appears most difficult, but the rewards of putting this principle. Step over to the nearest barroom and try some controlled.
We provide this study guide based on personal experience to help those following aas 12 steps as outlined in the original big book. Womens big book step study temporary closure, women. This is not your typical thanks for sharing kind of twelve step. Even big book thumpers have a rough time with to wives. The fellowship of alanon family groups was formed about thirteen. Step eight of aa alcoholics anonymous is the beginning of the process of making amends, forgiving others and possibly being forgiven by them, in addition to forgiving. If you can resist that temptation, its extremely helpful and informative. For me, step 9 has been about learning to treat my fellows with respect and consideration and it has been about learning how to refrain from behaving in a manner that leaves me feeling bad about the way i handled myself. You will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous large print or hard cover.
Following the subsequent extensive growth of twelve step programs for other addictive and dysfunctional behaviors, many additional books were written and recordings and videos were produced. Burdick, kalamazoo,mi 49001 2693432711 the alano club of kalamazoos daily meeting list please note. Many recovering alcoholics work the 12 steps with a sponsor. Alateen, for teenaged children of alcoholics, is a part of al anon. Big book, concurrent with alanon, discussion, open. Alanon at same timeplace, open, step meeting, wheelchair access. Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. The aa program isnt right for everybody, but it worked for me even though i have remained agnostic through all 12. I have been attending alanon meetings for 20 years and came away from my first meeting thinking, what a bunch of losers, as well as i heard some interesting things here. Please contact us with questions about this web site.
I think its worth reading the aa big book just for the information and insight it gives into alcoholism and recovery. Big book page 5, line 1 step 5failure to make confession. This is an aa alanon retreat put on by aas and alanons for aas and alanons. With step eight you have the opportunity to translate your experience of courage into developing a compassionate spirit.
The only danger is that you can be tempted to helpfully point out passages to the alcoholic. Thats what groups like aa and alanon and alateen do best, they help you maintain the. Obbst open aa big book study osst open 12 step study csst closed 12 step study osp open speaker meeting. The 12 steps of aa are the principles of the program that we practice, as listed in the big book, pages 59 and 60. Almost always we want to go further and admit other defects that have made us. Over the years many lists of virtues that correspond to each of the twelve steps and their underlying spiritual nature have been printed in local area aa newsletters and on pocket cards. The big book serves as the basis of alcoholics anonymous aa. Download pamphlets and handouts to use in big book group sessions our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. The group took a bunch of chronic slippers and walked them through the. What traditions is use of the big book inconsistent with and why. Made direct amends to such people wherever possible except when to do so would injure them or others. Almost always we want to go further and admit other defects that have made us hard to live with. The first book written to cover the 12 step program was titled alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known as the big book by program members. Big book page 16, line 12 step 3failure to maintain the decision.
Big book step study aa meetings turned out to be the antidote and balance to that weak aa message and group that dominated aa at the time. Downloadable group workbook companion to the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa, for adults who desire information on alcoholism and addiction. This page is for people who use the big book of aa that attend alanon or call themselves members of alanon. These promises are only a few that appear in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Elizabeth hospital hwy 30 thursday stepping stones burnside saturday. Breaking down step eight of aa alcoholics anonymous. Faithful umc is closed until further notice 14253 la431. Phrases such as a day at a time, the big book, pressing buttons, hitting your knees, on the program, have a certain resonance for those within the fellowship, but to those outside the fellowship are meaningless and pat. Step nine making amends to ourselves soberrecovery. Our board of directors meet the third sunday of each month to discuss past, current and new club business. I have made a list of those i have harmed and i put myself at the top of the list.
A twelve step workbook al kohallek goes stepping contents title page preface 3 an eye i witness account 4 useful information 6 introducing step one 9 six essential characteristics 10 step one questions 11 step two questions i am grateful for supplement list page 14 step three questions 15 introduction to step four 16. Alanon 12step recovery program love it or leave it. The sbbb study guide is for those in recovery from the disease of addiction who wish to work the 12 steps by the big book, alcoholics anonymous. Steps by the big book step 9 steps by the big book.
However, take care not to use aa jargon or even worse psychobabble. In 1981 aa meetings in new england were so far to the other extreme no mention of god anymore, no prayers after wards,no mention of the big book, it was all, just dont drink today and go to a meeting. After spending many days with to wives, however, i am disinclined to read chapter 9 to find out. 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. The first speaker brought down the house and a big part of her story was the utter destruction of her husband. This is the sixth video in the chapter to wives, one of the two chapters in the aa big book that served the groups before the wives created alanon. Magnolia methodist church 16024 greenwell springs road. Concurrent with alanon, open, speaker, wheelchair access. I figured he was big and hell protect me in case those people try attacked me. How he was a successful surgeon, a confident, happy man at the top of his game and by the time it was all over he was a twitching stuttering broken person with a career in shambles. When i first stopped trying to fix other people, i turned my attention to curing myself. In the big book of alcoholics anonymous, chapter 8 may be the. In 1994, a group of experienced aa and alanon members decided to try.
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