Big book index alcoholics anonymous books, software. Readings from as bill sees it can inspire sharing on discussion topics. It isnt easy, but admitting powerlessness allows you to break the cycle of addiction that youve been stuck in. The big book friends is an informal discussion group where men and women interested in the big book of alcoholics anonymous daily discuss the pages of the big book.
My 10 favorite lines from the big book of alcoholics. The irrationality of alcoholics anonymous the atlantic. We then open the meeting to group discussion on the weekly topic. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here. Here he shares insights into step two of aa, alcoholics anonymous 12 steps. Most of us tried that route before we got here, and it didnt work for us. Suggested topics for discussion meetings alcoholics anonymous. Ndiaa will only be posting online meetings that are taking the place of an actual meetinggroup. I didnt care to read it and i didnt think it had anything of substance i could relate to. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. Discussion meetings are for general discussion of recoveryrelated topics.
All day aa chapter 1 bills story big book part 1 12. You admit you have a problem and begin to seek out assistance. The sbbb study guide is for those in recovery from the disease of addiction who wish to work the 12 steps by the big book, alcoholics anonymous. Certain topics and discussions support this purpose, but others have little or no. Other resources and places within the eaa group and within 2 topics 25 posts last post re. Breaking down step one of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. Delmar had a southern georgia drawl like nobody else. Into action the big book online, page 81, pdf version. There are stories, steps, theories, and personal advice from a plethora of different people inside the big blue book. The book alcoholics anonymous, aka the big book, is the basic text for the aa program of sobriety.
Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. Compassion is the ability to see the deep connectedness between ourselves and others. Francis video the aa book 12 steps and 12 traditions. This is an closed, online, mens, discussion meeting. I find newcomers love this one because the aa big shots are either too afraid to comment, they lie. Jan 03, 2018 alcoholics anonymous speaker tapes subscribe to our channel for awesome xa speakers.
This is a fairly comprehensive index to the big book, the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous. How sad it is to see people spend their lives haunted by fear. In order to be as helpful and inclusive as possible, some of these are repetitive as in turning it over and step three, which basically more. We will also have topic discussion out of the big book and more. How it works the big book online, pages 65, 68, 69, and 70, pdf version. A member can be of any age, sex, religion, race or class. Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional.
Our weekly topics consist of a big book meeting, grapevine meeting, and newcomer meeting, as well as discussions on the steps and traditions of the corresponding month. The alcoholics anonymous group chairperson is responsible for choosing discussion topics for a given meeting. In a nutshell, step 11 says to discover the plan god, as you understand him, has for your life and find the power to carry it out. I called the local number for aa after people encouraged me to check it out. Given that alcoholics anonymous program of recovery is the steps here are the steps we took, which are suggested as a program of recovery. See our study edition for a far more comprehensive index in book form. Of the twelve steps, step three can be best referred to as the process of surrender.
Aa big book study alkies, addicts, alanons, overeaters, gamblers, or anyone is welcomebut they strictly follow the book, cover a page or two per meetingthe leaders are strong bb folksand the discussions are only about what was just read. In order to be as helpful and inclusive as possible, some of these are repetitive as in turning it over and step three, which basically is turning it over, or in economic insecurity and money, which encompasses economic insecurity. Generally, the chairperson reads the preamble, followed by the serenity prayer, and will ask if anyone present is attending their very first aa meeting. Jason wahler is a reality tv star in recovery and undoing the stigma around addiction.
We read small sections of the book alcoholics anonymous big book and have a lead share on the reading. Alcoholics anonymous aa 12step program as described in the the big book, aas guide for people recovering from alcoholism, has many references to god and religious themes, and step 11 is no different. Honesty in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Pity those who fear what they shouldnt and fear not what they should. These are the focus of a chairperson led discussion. Most of us feel we need look no further for utopia. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable.
It has wisdom that has spanned centuries and saved countless. What is a topic for an aa meeting that goes deeper than. In addition to the five suggestions above, many groups report that their beginners meetings include discussions of these topics. Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional sobriety. There is a section in the magazine each month for meeting topics. See our study editionfor a far more comprehensive index in book form. If you would like to become a member, please send a blank email to.
The first step of anything is a beginning, so the first step of the alcoholics anonymous 12 steps is the beginning of your recovery process. Moreover, true compassion recognizes that all the boundaries we perceive between ourselves and others are an illusion. Relationship in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. They are mailed to you in black bags, so your neighbors will not think you are in recovery. During one great meeting i recall, a young member admitted to the group that. In aa, we dont believe that willpower can keep us sober. Help is offered by understanding people to anyone with an alcohol problem. Read the book alcoholics anonymous from the frontispiece through the end of chapter 11 a vision for you pg 164. Mental, spiritual and physical disease readings from as bill sees it can inspire sharing on discussion topics. There are over 375 topics that will be displayed randomly, one at a time, with each press of the button. Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions.
Press the button until you find a topic on which you have information to share, or would like to learn more about at your meeting. Get a better understanding of discussion topics used in meetings for spreading our common solution. Miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alcoholics anonymous. Aa topics with big book passages is the perfect tool for your sobriety. The book alcoholics anonymous, aka the big book, is the basic text for the aa program of. Step three is defined as to make a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of god as we understood him.
The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism is often referred to in alcoholics anonymous meetings aa as the big book. Online group aa meetings aa online group open aa meetings. I didnt connect with the big book of alcoholics anonymous until over a year into my sobriety. But researchers have debunked central tenets of aa doctrine and found dozens of. Breaking down step two of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. Literature suggested topics for discussion meetings smf56 suggested topics for discussion meetings printing a single copy of this item is permitted, in accordance with the a. We welcome all women who adhere to the traditions of aa. Its faithbased 12step program dominates treatment in the united states.
Step study team study guide this study guide has proven helpful in providing structure and guidance for learning to work the twelvestep program, as it is described in the book alcoholics anonymous, in small groups of 812 persons. Big book index anonymous press alcoholics anonymous books. This meeting is for aa members only, and is a closed meeting in order to protect members anonymity on the internet. With step two we learn that we are not alone, and tha. The joy of life is squeezed out of them by fear of failure, criticism, betrayal, change, rejection, loneliness, poverty, growing old, getting sick, losing ones job, and saying what is on their mind. For the serious student of the aa big book, what follows are some recommendations from the author of this study guide in the approach to take when utilizing this supplemental material. What message do you think they were delivering to potential new people around aa versus the message that is delivered today in aa. Aa discussion topics forum df meetings online since may 2005, aka message board, also online. This is to ensure that only aa meetings are posted and our traditions are being followed. The family afterwards the big book online, page 4, pdf version. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous.
I love all of the 12 steps of aa, but step two is the one that gives us hope. We do not sign court slips or offer proof of attendance. According to the alcoholics anonymous big book, the only requirement to become a member of a. Big book using the big book boredom with the program the bottom is where you stop digging you hit bottom when you stop digging. We abide by the 12 traditions and ask attendees to not take screenshots or recording of any kind. Im especially interested in topics for beginner meetings. Aa step 1 acceptance is the first step to recovery. Meeting topic suggestions alcoholics anonymous regina. As an experienced aa member wellversed in the groups literature, he knows that all meetings deal with topics related to the big book. Maybe recite or recall a current and relevant passage out of the 164, state your current experience with it andor the step it entails and share your current esh experience strength and hope. The big book, alcoholics anonymous some groups discuss one chapter from the big book each week.
Eye opener thursday meeting format big book study chairpersons instructions for use in aa meetings hosted at. This app will suggest random topics for your aa discussion meeting. We use a videoaudio conference service called zoom. Being considerate of others in and out of aa being useful. The 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous have proven to be an effective therapy in achieving personal, physical, mental and emotional sobriety if taken as directed, and then continued as a design for living that works. Other groups read from the big book weekly and discuss each chapter as they go along. Other resources and places within the e aa group and within aa. It asserts that a lifetime of recovery can only be achieved by making the decision to turn over your will to a higher being. May 18, 2018 alcoholics anonymous aa 12step program as described in the the big book, aa s guide for people recovering from alcoholism, has many references to god and religious themes, and step 11 is no different. What two things has to happen for everyone in that town to have an opportunity to recover, if heshe can or will. The reference pages are taken from the 4th edition of the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
Promises the promises of alcoholics anonymous are on pages 82 and 83 of the big book. The text got this name because the first edition of the book had rather thick pages, making the book even thicker than its content would suggest. Arranged into sections alphabetically, includes both keyword and subject references. I can understand why its the sacred text of aa groups around the world. Aa promises the aa big book 12step promises of recovery. A list of suggested meeting topics for aa discussion meetings that are found in the aa big book. Alcoholics anonymous believes that admitting you cant control your alcohol use is a necessary first step on the path to recovery. There are no membership dues or fees, thus the group relies on member donations for support to cover expenses. My hope is that this book will help every aa meeting get started on the right foot. These are suggested topics from the big book of alcoholics anonymous, as a guide to selecting a meeting topic for discussion meetings. The 164 and more book, ebook, and web site are all concordances which display passages from the big book alcoholics anonymous, the twelve steps and twelve traditions, and the a.
But i will not have the benefit of contact with you who write this book. Can anyone point me to a good long list of discussion topics for aa meetings. Meeting tuesday evenings at 7pm pacific 9pm central. A chairperson leads the meeting in a discussion of material drawn from the aa publication living sober. Smf56 suggested topics for discussion meetings alcoholics. I guess im being lazy and am hoping someone has a really good list of topics they would be willing to post here or email me. Ive found the material on the aa website as well as at the grapevine. Meeting types and descriptions alcoholics anonymous in. Miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous letting go of guilt. I particularly liked the suggestion to go to three basic aa meetings every week. From sm f56 suggested topics for discussion meetings.