The process of taking someone through the 12 steps - Sex Stories

The process of taking someone through the 12 steps

... us? We have concluded to publish an anonymous volume setting forth the problem as we see it. We shall bring to the task our combined experience and knowledge. This should suggest a useful program for anyone concerned with a drinking problem. AA linage Dr Bob to Clarence Schnider to Willis Kilgore to jack Bowen to Joe Gauvin to Bruce Ciungan The first three had direct hand in the writing of the big book, this is the 46 men and one woman who wrote the big book. Page 20 You may already have asked yourself why it is that all of us became so very ill from drinking. Doubtless you are curious to discover how and why, in the face of expert opinion to the contrary, we have recovered from a hopeless condition of mind and body. If you are an alcoholic who wants to get over it, you may already be asking – WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO? It is the purpose of this book to answer such questions specifically. We shall tell you what we have done. Page 21 He is often perfectly sensible and well balanced concerning everything except liquor, but in that respect he is incredibly dishonest and selfish. He often possesses special abilities, skills, and aptitudes, and has a promising career ahead of him. Point out the examples… The insanity and total powerlessness over booze Page 22 As matters grow worse, he begins to use a combination of high-powered sedatives and liquor to quiet his nerves so he can go to work. Then comes the day when he simply cannot make it and gets drunk all over again. Perhaps he goes ...

... to a doctor who gives him morphine or some sedative with which to taper off. Then he begins to appear at hospitals and sanitariums. What has become of the common sense and will power that he still sometimes displays with respect to other matters? 1. Person is insane when he drink and normal in others areas of his life 2. Only time a drug is mentioned 3. Alcohol and drugs are not the same Page 23 Therefore, the main problem of the alcoholic centers in his mind, rather than in his body. But in their hearts they really do not know why they do it. Once this malady has a real hold, they are a baffled lot. There is the obsession that somehow, someday, they will beat the game. But they often suspect they are down for the count. 1 .More examples of more insanity and powerlessness over booze Page 24 The fact is that most alcoholics, for reasons yet obscure, have lost the power of choice in drink. Our so-called will power becomes practically nonexistent. We are unable, at certain times, to bring into our consciousness with sufficient force the memory of the suffering and humility of even a week or month ago. We are without defense against the first drink. You are without defense against the first drink. Page 25 There is a solution. The great fact is just this, and nothing less: That we have had deep and effective spiritual experiences which have revolutionized our whole attitude toward life, toward our fellows and toward god’s universe. If you are as seriously alcoholic as we were, we ...