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hopeless state of mind and bodyinsightfulnext right thingthe family afterwardthe Big Book messagegratefulself-centerednessreality in sobrietydouble-winnerspiritual maintenanceStep 3procrastinationuncover/discover/disgardprayer & meditationtoleranceresentmentsself hatrednewcomersStep Workshopkeep it simpleStep7the programinstitutionalizedself-centered fearStep 6agnoticsinspirationmental illnessBig Book Studyhopelessnessbinge drinkingtraditionscraving/allergy of the bodycomplacencyBig Book citationspractice these principles12 Conceptsinferiority-insecurityspiritual experiencePrideAA Convention Tapesspiritual maladylack of powerfacade of professional successStep Workshopparentingdecisionstepsamendmoment of clarityselfishnessinadequacyAA Pioneers (1930's-40's)hospitalizations/rehabsuicidal thinkingself-willprogram of actionrelapselgbtself knowledgeunity12 step callamendsstep 7high bottomwomenfreedom from the obsessionlocked updistorted thinkingStep 1ACA-AlanonStep 2fellowship vs progamself honestyto employersinspiringchangeguilt & shamepowerless/unmanageablehappinesscouragerestored to sanitySpanish AA Speakersold ideastweakerone primary purposean inside jobAcceptanceChapter 5sense of purposeStep 12gratitudefamily historyperfectionismspiritual actionsemotional sobrietyfreedomHigher Power/Spirituality/Godremoval of character defectslovefeeling of separatenessfaithopioidsproblem is not alcoholsense of belongingsafedepressioninsanityallergysharing your experiencedual addictionshame & guilthomelessnesscommunication skillsempathyhappy/joyous/freemanipulationsingleness of purposeplaying Godtrouble with the lawdestiny4 Absolutesbook studyself-condemnationthe promisesrestless/irritable/discontentfollowing directionshopespiritual life vs alcoholic deathalcoholic family historypeace in present momentblackoutbigotrystep 4window of opportunitypowerlessnessrecent additionsbooze stops workingStep 11compassionBig Bookbottomsalcoholic homespiritualityAA clergyprisonabuseCourage to changesense of purpose & valuedistorted perceptionsentertaining storiesanxietyactionsurrenderGodStep 5humilityConcerns with Higher Power/Goddefects of characterservicereal alcoholic vs. heavy drinkergraceatheistguiltalone/lonelysexSpirituality vs Religionfunnyconscious contact with a higher powerserenityaccess to powerworking with othersgod consciousnessthe solutiondry drunkrelationshipssteps presented simplyStep 9forgivenessa few simple ruleswillingnessmembershipStep 8letting gofeartransformationSponsorshipbelief vs faithalone/lonely & hopedespairrelief from obsession to drinkwilling to believeStep 10inventory2015 ICopen-minded and willingseparatnessto wivesmental obsessionstealingyoung peopledenialangersympathyfacade of successanonymitynewcomerhonestyprinciplesragea design for living3 legaciesself-deceptionresolution to quit4 types of alcoholicsprogressive diseasebondage of selfspiritual awakeningjailinferiority/insecurityatheismgratitiudeSelf-Centerendesssteps in detailtesthow it worksvision for youdefectivetough lovespiritual solutionfellowshipAA historyegogift of despairold storiesisolation