Major Themes, Terms & Phrases

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Higher Power/Spirituality/Godamendsconscious contact with a higher poweremotional sobrietykeep it simplebinge drinkingStep 3separatness2015 ICbondage of selfACA-Alanonold storiesforgivenessinspiringself honestyStep 1relief from obsession to drinkcompassionsuicidal thinkingopioidstransformationstep 4newcomer4 Absolutesthe Big Book messagespiritual solutionatheismhappy/joyous/freenext right thingrecent additionsto wivesStep 8restored to sanitymembershiplack of powerStep 12sympathycraving/allergy of the bodyinspirationspiritual awakeningSpanish AA Speakersspiritual life vs alcoholic deathstealinggratitiudespiritual actionsChapter 5god consciousness12 ConceptsempathyAA clergystepsdefects of characterdouble-winnersteps presented simplyinferiority-insecurityself hatredto employersreality in sobrietyspiritual maintenanceprinciplesalone/lonelywilling to believedual addictionangeregoStep 9actionperfectionismuncover/discover/disgardGodmoment of claritybottomsself knowledgefeeling of separatenesswomennewcomersfellowshipself-centered fearreal alcoholic vs. heavy drinkeralcoholic homea design for livingyoung peoplemanipulationselfishnesshigh bottomvision for youinadequacyspiritualityhow it worksresentmentsone primary purposefreedom from the obsessionan inside jobanxietymental obsessionworking with othersprogram of actiongratitudeagnoticstolerancelocked upself-condemnationprayer & meditationfunnyparentinghappinesssharing your experiencehumilitypeace in present momentdefectiveAA Convention Tapesfollowing directionsanonymityAA Pioneers (1930's-40's)hopeless state of mind and bodyguiltwindow of opportunityinventoryAcceptanceBig BookAA historydepressionchangesafedistorted perceptionstough loveproblem is not alcoholfreedomunityisolationsingleness of purposeinferiority/insecurityrestless/irritable/discontentfaithalcoholic family historyold ideasStep WorkshopStep 10removal of character defectshospitalizations/rehabservicegracefacade of professional successStep7the promisesdespairabuserageinstitutionalizedspiritual experienceself-deceptionserenitybook studythe solutionopen-minded and willingletting gohopebelief vs faithalone/lonely & hopeBig Book citationsfamily historybigotrydenialfellowship vs progaminsightfulStep 11resolution to quitsense of purposeamenddry drunklovespiritual maladypowerlessnessbooze stops workingCourage to changewillingnessa few simple rulesrelationshipstrouble with the lawcouragesense of purpose & value4 types of alcoholicshomelessnessplaying God12 step callgift of despairtraditionsblackoutdistorted thinkingrelapsehopelessnesscomplacencypractice these principlesStep 5Step 2jail3 legaciesSpirituality vs ReligionStep Workshopsteps in detailthe programguilt & shameshame & guiltPridesexprisonConcerns with Higher Power/Godentertaining storiesBig Book Studyfearthe family afterwardself-willhonestyprocrastinationdecisiontestatheistlgbtmental illnessallergytweakergratefulcommunication skillssurrenderpowerless/unmanageableStep 6self-centerednesssense of belongingstep 7destinyaccess to powerinsanitySponsorshipprogressive diseaseSelf-Centerendessfacade of success