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high bottomsense of belonginginspiringtransformationhonestyfacade of professional successinferiority/insecurityprayer & meditationStep 1defects of characteramendssuicidal thinkingparentingthe family afterward4 AbsolutesBig Book citationssexto wivescraving/allergy of the bodyAA Pioneers (1930's-40's)allergyAcceptance3 legaciescompassionStep 8funnyStep 5self-willBig Book Studyprocrastinationabuseangerwillingnesswilling to believebooze stops workingamendtrouble with the lawsurrenderresentmentssteps in detailactionpeace in present momentgratitiudeCourage to changefacade of successhopeless state of mind and bodyStep Workshopmembershipa few simple ruleswomenwindow of opportunityguiltdry drunkhospitalizations/rehabtraditionshopeStep 2one primary purposerelapseprincipleslocked upsense of purposereal alcoholic vs. heavy drinkerlgbtanonymityhopelessnessprogram of actionalone/lonely & hope4 types of alcoholicsyoung peoplejailAA historystep 7an inside jobthe Big Book messageempathy12 Conceptsself honestyuncover/discover/disgardinstitutionalizedseparatnessserenityConcerns with Higher Power/Godhappy/joyous/freeatheismproblem is not alcoholopen-minded and willingmanipulationself-centered feargratefulbinge drinkingstepsatheistfollowing directionsGodsteps presented simplyStep 11Step7insanitydespairblackoutstealingHigher Power/Spirituality/Godgratitudethe programdefectiverestored to sanityopioidsACA-Alanontough loveold ideashappinessspiritual maintenancemental illnessspiritual actionsgod consciousnessfreedomSponsorshipisolationemotional sobrietyalcoholic homedual addictionperfectionismrecent additionsentertaining storiesdistorted perceptionsvision for youletting gosympathyinferiority-insecurityforgivenessSelf-Centerendessalone/lonelybigotrylovespiritual experienceegofellowshipStep 12fearlack of powerspiritual maladythe solutionalcoholic family historygift of despairmoment of claritydistorted thinkingkeep it simplesafedenialself-condemnationbelief vs faithnext right thingcommunication skillstoleranceselfishnesscouragestep 4shame & guiltStep 10guilt & shameAA clergyhumilitytweakerold storiesagnoticsa design for livingnewcomerspowerlessness2015 ICconscious contact with a higher powerSpanish AA Speakersresolution to quitreality in sobrietyspiritual awakeninghow it worksself-deceptionspiritual life vs alcoholic deathsense of purpose & valuefeeling of separatenessrageChapter 5progressive diseaseunityrelationshipsaccess to powerself knowledgeto employersnewcomerthe promisespractice these principlesAA Convention TapesStep 9sharing your experience12 step callinventoryStep 3family historyBig Bookinsightfulspiritual solutiondestinydecisiondouble-winnerinadequacydepressioncomplacencybottomsself-centerednessbook studychangebondage of selfself hatredrelief from obsession to drinkmental obsessionplaying Godremoval of character defectsfreedom from the obsessionservicepowerless/unmanageabletestrestless/irritable/discontentStep 6homelessnessworking with othersspiritualityprisonanxietyfaithPridefellowship vs progamgraceinspirationSpirituality vs ReligionStep Workshopsingleness of purpose