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message to alcoholics (addicts), and to practice these principles in all our affairs
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| message to alcoholics (addicts), and to practice these principles in all our affairs. (A.A. p. Practical experience shows that nothing will so much insure immunity from drinking (using, acting out) as intensive work with other alcoholics (addicts). It works when other activities fail. This is our twelfth suggestion Carry this message to other alcoholics (addicts)! (Are you willing to do this - yes-no?) You can help when no one else can. You can secure their confidence when others fail. Remember they are very ill. (AA p. 89) This seemed to prove that one alcoholic (addict) could affect another as no nonalcoholic (non- addict) could. It also indicated that strenuous work, one alcoholic (addict) with another, was vital to permanent recovery. (p. xvi - xvii, 4th ed) I soon found that when all other measures failed, work with another alcoholic (addict) would save the day. (AA p) the broker had worked hard with many alcoholics (addicts) on the theory that only an alcoholic (addict) could help an alcoholic (addict), but he had succeeded only in keeping sober (clean) himself. He suddenly realized that in order to save himself he must carry his message to another alcoholic (addict). (AA p.xvi, 4th ed) We have recovered, and have been given the power to help others. (AA p) But if you are shaky you had better work with another alcoholic (addict) instead (AA p. 102). Step 12 Promises Life will take on new meaning. To watch people recover, to see them help others, to watch loneliness vanish, to see a fellowship grow up about you, to have a host of friends -- this is an experience you must not miss. We know you will not want to miss it. Frequent contact with newcomers and with each other is the bright spot of our lives. (AA p. 89) Big Book Sponsorship Guide http://www.bigbooksponsorship.org 30 Download 358.42 Kb. Share with your friends:
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