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self hatredhopelessnessangersympathyatheistcommunication skillsforgivenessrelapsestep 7window of opportunitytestAA Convention Tapessense of purposeserenitysteps in detailSelf-Centerendessinventorypeace in present momentempathyemotional sobrietyanxiety2015 IChospitalizations/rehabinstitutionalizeddestinypowerless/unmanageablegod consciousnessstealingPrideStep 12booze stops workingguilt & shamethe promisesunityBig Book Studytransformationmental illnessSponsorshipStep 8AA historygratitudespiritualityStep 11step 4Step 10lgbtACA-AlanonConcerns with Higher Power/Godinspiringremoval of character defectswomennewcomertolerancetough loveAA clergyhigh bottommembershipblackouthomelessnessyoung peoplethe family afterwardwillingnessaccess to powerStep 9inadequacysexopioidshappinessworking with othersself honestyisolationbondage of selfStep 5inferiority/insecuritybinge drinkingStep 6following directionsparentingrestored to sanitysense of belongingto wivesStep WorkshopAcceptancedecisionactionbigotry12 step callrelationshipsself-centerednessfreedom from the obsessionBig Bookjailnewcomersdouble-winnersurrenderguiltStep 3Courage to changeHigher Power/Spirituality/Godatheismbook studymental obsessionragespiritual actionsself-willfaithstepsletting gosuicidal thinkingplaying Godgraceself-centered fearone primary purposealone/lonely & hopethe Big Book messageinferiority-insecuritygratitiudeself-deceptionlovethe programsteps presented simplyStep 1Step 2relief from obsession to drinkamendssense of purpose & valuedistorted thinkingwilling to believefacade of professional successspiritual maintenancespiritual maladyhumilitynext right thingfeeling of separatenessthe solutiontweakerStep Workshopold ideaslocked upperfectionismsingleness of purpose4 Absolutesalone/lonelyan inside joba few simple rulesreality in sobrietyspiritual awakeningfearself knowledgeinsightfulprogram of actionegoSpanish AA Speakersbelief vs faithfreedomfamily history3 legacieschangeproblem is not alcoholcompassionvision for youfellowship vs progamsharing your experiencehonestyprogressive diseasefellowshipsafefunnyhappy/joyous/freealcoholic family historykeep it simpleStep7bottomsdistorted perceptionsrestless/irritable/discontentallergyresolution to quitpractice these principlescraving/allergy of the bodyfacade of successservicegift of despairspiritual solutionprayer & meditationmoment of clarityself-condemnationentertaining storiesold storiesinsanityto employersuncover/discover/disgardChapter 5trouble with the lawshame & guiltspiritual experiencehow it worksAA Pioneers (1930's-40's)despairamendopen-minded and willingseparatnessselfishnessalcoholic homegratefulBig Book citationstraditionsGodSpirituality vs Religionmanipulationrecent additionsdry drunkresentmentsagnoticsprinciplesreal alcoholic vs. heavy drinkerinspirationcouragedefects of characterlack of power12 Conceptsanonymityspiritual life vs alcoholic deathpowerlessnessabuseprocrastinationa design for livingprisondefectivedenial4 types of alcoholicsdual addictionhopedepressionhopeless state of mind and bodyconscious contact with a higher powercomplacency