Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except to do so would injure them or others. 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. Step 8 is all about looking back to see where you were at fault. All are zoom meetings unless noted otherwise use id and code to acc. Listen to the entire alcoholics anonymous big book as well as audiobooks, audio courses, and speaker tapes to help you stop drinking, live sober, and recover from alcoholism. The steps helped each of the cofounders of aa in their own recovery from alcoholism and have continued to help countless. Step 8 is regarded as one of the most challenging steps by many members. When addiction had its grip on me, some of my relationships with loved ones became strained, and i hurt some of those closest to me.
Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Deluxe double aa book cover for the big book and 12 steps and 12 traditions books. Alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of recovering alcoholics who have chosen to help one another stay sober. Made direct amends to such people, wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others. All guests registered for big book seminar 2020 have been automatically preregistered for big book seminar 2021. Downloadable group workbook companion to the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa, for adults who desire information on alcoholism and addiction recovery. This is to ensure that only aa meetings are posted and our traditions are being followed. By buddy t alanon has saved many alcoholic marriages, but not all. Alcoholics anonymous aa is a group therapy program for people suffering from alcoholism.
As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. You can purchase a bba workbook at any bba meeting. However, take care not to use aa jargon or even worse psychobabble. This step requires you to make a list of people you have harmed and be willing to apologize and right your wrongs. Known as the big book, it is in its fourth edition and is widely circulated through out the world. Step nine of aa alcoholics anonymous is the perfect time to let go of the horrible way we feel about our past and to radically repair relationships.
Times all us central unless otherwise noted call in by telephone only. These last three steps keep us current and help us to continue to solidify the foundation of our recovery. When you make it to step 8 and 9 of aa, you should take a. This form is not taken in its entirety from the big book, but is a useful guide. Step 9 is then about doing your best to rectify the problem. A zoom meeting simply refers to a meeting thats hosted using zoom which is free, and attendees can join the meeting inperson, via webcam or video conferencing camera, web audio, or via phone. By buddy t a study of tradition 10 of the twelve traditions. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. Alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12 step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12 step programs that have been established. Stepbystep guide for sponsors a companion to aas big book. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. 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.
Bob has helped millions of men and women give up alcoholism and drug addiction. The book is published by alcoholics anonymous world services. It builds on step 8, which required the individual to make a. In order for this to happen we must go directly into steps 10, 11 and 12 while doing step 9. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Our notes, commentary, and genderinclusive changes are formatted in italics. The fi rst, and one of the most diffi cult, has to do with forgiveness. Aa the original way group at calvary baptist church, 531. The big book was originally published in 1939 by aa founders bill w. Step 8 is a wonderful step for beginning to rebuild some bridges that were burned in active addiction. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. This form is not taken in its entirety from the big book. Step 8 list persons and institutions column 1 i have harmed and to whom do i need to make a direct amends.
Aa speakers amazing big book step study part 2 of 5 duration. Fill out the form directly from the saved copies of your fourth step inventory worksheets. We have made tremendous and miraculous changes as a result of the work we have done before this. 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 holds within it the central thesis and ideas of alcohol anonymous and the 12 step approach. Alcoholics anonymous also known as the big book in recovery circles sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease. The big book of alcoholics anonymous can be purchased at aa central or a bba meeting. Instructions for accessing zoom virtual meetings last updated.
Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Its core treatment philosophy is based on a personal improvement plan that is outlined in 12 specific action steps. In that setting, consider that, over in the corner, sits an old timer who has been around aa for over half a century. 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. In my experience, walking around with the weight of amends that need to be taken care of really sucks. On this page below click on the zoom meeting address link for the day and time of. What specific page andor paragraph is he step found. This guide has been prepared not as a replacement for or interference to our basic texts the big book and 12 and 12 but as a companion for the ideas and directions presented there. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Almost always we want to go further and admit other defects that have made us hard to live with. We have a list of all persons we have harmed and to whom we are willing to make amends.
Ndiaa will only be posting online meetings that are taking the place of an actual meetinggroup. The moment we ponder a twisted or broken relationship with an. 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 ourselves. I try to bring goodness where previously i had brought discord and destruction. The 12 steps of aa are the principles of the program that we practice, as listed in the big book, pages 59 and 60. I usually like to start a study of the big book way of life with something on the circle and triangle. Chicago alcoholics anonymous remote online meetings. The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by wilson, bill, smith, dr. You will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Breaking down step eight of aa alcoholics anonymous. The second edition 1955 consisted of 1,150,000 copies. Almost always we want to go further and admit other defects that have made us. Where are the steps outlinedlaid out in the big book. Aa books, aa literature, and aa pamphlets are just a few of the many items available for aa groups.
Please call 312 626 6799 or 3462487799 and follow the prompts to enter meeting id. We are faced with fear usually in our first few steps of embarking on this effort. For example,where is step one, step two, three found in the big book of aa. Zoom virtual meetings jefferson district friends of bill. This step gave me the chance to reflect on my past and take full responsibility for my part in the burned bridges. It is concerned with your personal relationships that may have fallen apart before you began your road to recovery.
Step 8 is the beginning of making amends, of healing the past with others. Welcome to here you will experience much historical and related information on the subject of alcoholics anonymous and alcoholics anonymous history. The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by. Breaking down step nine of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all. The big book is clearwe do this to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to god and our fellow man. On the fourth paragraph on page 76, the big book provides us with some insight as to how to approach some of those to whom we owe amends. Aa step 9 of the 12 steps is a call for recovering alcoholics to make amends. Officially begun on december 12th, 2000, is now in its eighteenth year and is one of the largest sites of its type in the world a repository, archive, you might say, of alcoholics anonymous history and related information. I find time to do and say things that would help heal the damage that i have done. The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12step program. A study of step 8 of the 12 steps program verywell mind.