It is the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous, and has helped large numbers of alcoholic men and women, young and old, recover as of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. Big book kindle edition by world services, alcoholics anonymous, wilson, bill. All references to the topics will be found in the first 164 pages of the book, alcoholics anonymous. Breaking down step four of aa alcoholics anonymous. Downloadable group workbook companion to the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa, for adults who desire information on alcoholism and addiction recovery. Almost always we want to go further and admit other defects that have made us hard to live with. From the inventory of step 4, i have a good starting place for making a list of people that i have harmed. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. But what we have said applies quite as much to women. In fact, one of the possible names for aa then was, the james club after the book of james from the bible. Steps by the big book step 9 steps by the big book.
Step nine of aa alcoholics anonymous is the perfect time to let go of the horrible way we feel about our past and to radically repair relationships. The moment we ponder a twisted or broken relationship with an. But how complete it is will depend on the thoroughness of our inventory. Step nine 85 this atmosphere of approval and praise is apt to be so exhilarating as to put us off balance by creating an insatiable appetite for more of the same. However the word ready is a reminder that we are prepared, open and available. The author is a founder of alcoholics anonymous aa, bill w. Or we may be tipped over in the other direction when, in rare cases, we get a cool and skeptical reception. It builds on step 8, which required the individual to make a list of everyone he or she has harmed throughout the battle with alcohol addiction. The second part of the 8th step is to become willing to make the amends.
We want the wives of alcoholics anonymous to address the wives of men who drink too much. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. Chicago alcoholics anonymous remote online meetings. This guide has been prepared not as a replacement for or interference to our basic texts the big book and 12 and 12 but as a companion for the ideas and directions presented there. Book jason for speaking engagements, events or appearances and let him bring the message of. Chapter 8 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition.
Alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12 step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12 step programs that have been established. Step 8 is regarded as one of the most challenging steps by many members. Step by step guide for sponsors a companion to aas big book. We have a list of all persons we have harmed and to whom we are willing to make amends. Breaking down step nine of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. From the big book of alcoholics anonymous god, i offer myself to theeto build with me and to do with me as thou wilt. In step 8 of alcoholics anonymous, you identify the wrongs of your past so that you can repair the damage youve done. When fi rst challenged to admit defeat, most of us revolted. There is every evidence that women regain their health as readily as men if they try our suggestions. First printed in 1939 and 1952, respectively, both were principally authored by aa cofounder bill wilson. While working step eight youre just going to make a list of people you have. Alcoholics anonymous also known as the big book in recovery circles sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease.
Did you know, before the big book was published, the early members of aa studied the bible. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alcoholics anonymous big book. Notwithstanding the great necessity for discussing ourselves. By buddy t alanon has saved many alcoholic marriages, but not all. Home home faqs newcomers guide videos about the steps videos about a. When you make it to step 8 and 9 of aa, you should take a moment to. Twelve step prayers spiritual alcoholics anonymous. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. I feared that i would get a harsh reaction, have to contend with my own emotions kicking in, or experience flatout rejection from various people. Step eight of aa alcoholics anonymous is the beginning of the process of making amends, forgiving others and possibly being forgiven by them, in addition to forgiving ourselves. What they say will apply to nearly everyone bound by ties of blood or affection to an alcoholic. Our activities in behalf of women who drink are on the increase. Am i ready to go to any lengths to recover from alcoholism.
I admit that i struggled with a lot of anxiety and fear when making amends. The aa 8th step is the breaking point where you stop focusing solely on your. In alcoholics anonymous, step 8 is we made a list of all persons we had. Breaking down step eight of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. While the purpose of making restitution to others is. We provide this study guide based on personal experience to help those following aas 12 steps as outlined in the original big book, alcoholics anonymous aa. It is not a step workbook that is up to the reader and sponsor but it does get a person focused in on the information and power of the words and stories. It is the originator of the seminal twelvestep method widely used to attempt to treat many addictions, from alcoholism and heroin addiction to marijuana addiction, as well as overeating, sex addiction, gambling addiction, and family members of alcoholics, with a strong spiritual and social emphasis. Step 9 gives us the chance to act on courage as we make direct amends to those on the list we created in step 8. 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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading big book study guides for aa. Big book study guides for aa kindle edition by wilson.
The fi rst, and one of the most diffi cult, has to do with forgiveness. Breaking down step eight of aa alcoholics anonymous. This step requires you to make a list of people you have harmed and be willing to apologize and right your wrongs. Step 8 list persons and institutions column 1 i have harmed and to whom do i need to make a direct amends. Steps by the big book step 5 steps by the big book. Then, you devise a plan for creating healthy relationships moving forward. By buddy t a study of tradition 10 of the twelve traditions. For step 8 of alcoholics anonymous, you write down all the people who have been affected by your drinking. We need to ask ourselves if weve harmed others who arent on the list. In my experience, walking around with the weight of amends that need to be taken care of really sucks. Steps eight and nine are concerned with personal rela tions. Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all. Our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book.
I look over my personal inventory and possibly reflect on my life again. Chapter 8 to wives w ith few exceptions, our book thus far has spoken of men. Now we can aim at the very best of all we know or can learn. Please call 312 626 6799 or 3462487799 and follow the prompts to enter meeting id. This will tempt us to argue, or to press our point insistently.
Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. Alcoholics anonymous cleveland district office is a nonprofit organization serving the counties. Aa speaker turn our will and our lives over to the care of god new 20 duration. Get tips on how to quit substance abuse through the use of the 12 step program.
What people, places or things do you resent and what led to those resentments. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition, chapter 1. Per the guidance in the big book, alcoholics anonymous, we made the list in step 4. By making a list of the people we harmed and becoming willing to make amends, we take action toward healing the past with others and learning how to live in the world with our head held high, looking. Alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of recovering alcoholics who have chosen to help one another stay sober. This app is like always having the aa big book in your pocket. Steps by the big book step 8 steps by the big book. Step eight of aa alcoholics anonymous helps recovering alcoholics to live in the. The big book is a necessary tool for members of alcoholics anonymous and narcotics anonymous. Scriptures for step 8 6 scriptures for step 9 3 scriptures for step 10.
In the big book and beyond the most obvious difference between the big book of alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions are in steps six and seven. These two men are credited with making the big book of aa more accessible to. Times all us central unless otherwise noted call in by telephone only. One way of testing whether or not we have taken step one, is to ask yourself the question posed in the big book. Aa the original way group at calvary baptist church, 531 haywood rd, asheville, nc 28806.
All are zoom meetings unless noted otherwise use id and code to acc. Read speaker meeting 2017 and officer banfield to hear. Aa speakers surrender to spiritual awakening duration. Breaking down step three of aa alcoholics anonymous. Breaking down step six of aa alcoholics anonymous jason.
Remember it was agreed at the beginning we would go to any lengths for victory over alcohol. A study of step 8 of the 12 steps program verywell mind. Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them. When breaking down step six i like to focus more on the word ready than entirely. Breaking down step four of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. The big book alcoholics anonymous outlines how it works. Book jason for speaking engagements, events or appearances and let him. Big book study guides for aa kindle edition by wilson, bill, reflections revisions, daily, step productions, twelve. Scriptures for step 8 6 scriptures for step 9 3 scriptures for. Step 8 is the beginning of making amends, of healing the past with others. Alcoholics anonymous step four has prepared you for step five, and by finding the courage to overcome that fear of rejection or the shame of your confession, you experience honesty on a deeper level than in your first step of admission, and you break the pattern of denial that often plagues those suffering with alcoholism.