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egoCourage to changeresentmentsrecent additionsgratitiudeself-centerednessdistorted perceptionscompassionStep 11bigotryStep 2Acceptancecraving/allergy of the bodyfellowship3 legaciestestAA historynext right thinggod consciousnessanxietyvision for youGodBig Book Studyspiritual experienceChapter 5distorted thinkingfellowship vs progambondage of selffunnyconscious contact with a higher powerempathyACA-Alanonhomelessnessalcoholic family historyletting gofaithmental illnessSelf-Centerendesslocked upinspiringtransformationemotional sobrietyanonymityStep 9prisonone primary purposeamendsguilt & shamethe solutionplaying Godguiltatheistprogram of actionfollowing directionsdespairspiritual solutioninadequacyStep 8Step 6shame & guiltpowerless/unmanageableStep74 Absolutesdestinyparentinginferiority/insecurityhopesteps presented simplystepsalcoholic homehopelessnesshumilityamendstep 7membershipthe Big Book messageatheismself hatredwillingnessreality in sobrietyold storiesStep 5the promises12 step call4 types of alcoholicsprocrastinationSpirituality vs Religiontweakerinspirationhospitalizations/rehabStep 3Step Workshopsingleness of purposejailchangedecisionpractice these principlesragefacade of professional successentertaining storiesself-condemnationto wivessense of belonginguncover/discover/disgarddenialperfectionismsurrenderhigh bottomsharing your experienceHigher Power/Spirituality/Godself-centered fearstep 4AA Pioneers (1930's-40's)resolution to quithow it workssense of purpose & valueself honestyworking with othershappinesshopeless state of mind and bodyremoval of character defectsa few simple rulesConcerns with Higher Power/Godangertrouble with the lawdouble-winnerbook studyStep 12separatnesssexSpanish AA SpeakersdefectiveStep 1Big Bookold ideasfreedomkeep it simplerelationshipssuicidal thinkingdefects of character12 Conceptsspiritual awakeninggratitudealone/lonely & hopecommunication skillscourageStep Workshoprestored to sanitybottomsStep 10opioidsalone/lonelygift of despairself knowledgeproblem is not alcoholabusemental obsessionnewcomersstealingthe programbooze stops workingwindow of opportunityspiritual life vs alcoholic deathbelief vs faithgracean inside jobagnoticsto employerssteps in detailpeace in present momentinsanityself-deceptionprogressive diseaseselfishnessdual addictionfacade of successgratefulinsightfulfamily historyspiritual actionstoleranceserenitymanipulationsympathywilling to believeinventorybinge drinkingfreedom from the obsessionself-willinferiority-insecurityprinciplesSponsorshipserviceforgivenessyoung peopleblackoutspiritual maintenancecomplacencylack of powerrelief from obsession to drinkreal alcoholic vs. heavy drinkerwomenrestless/irritable/discontentfearaccess to powerlovespiritual maladydry drunkactionsafea design for livinginstitutionalized2015 ICdepressionthe family afterwardunityisolationprayer & meditationsense of purposespiritualityBig Book citationsopen-minded and willingfeeling of separatenesshonestyPridetough loveAA Convention Tapeslgbttraditionspowerlessnesshappy/joyous/freerelapseAA clergynewcomermoment of clarityallergy