Nov 17, 2019 learn from inspiring stories by alanon speakers. 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. When you make it to step 8 and 9 of aa, you should take a moment to reflect. Aamen is an international online mens meeting of alcoholics anonymous. Breaking down step two of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. I try to bring goodness where previously i had brought discord and destruction. Times all us central unless otherwise noted call in by telephone only. Joe and charlie steps 5, 6, 7, and 8 the big book comes alive. Many thousands have benefited from the big book and its simple but profound explanation of the doctrines behind alcoholics anonymous, which was founded in 1935 by bill wilson and dr. The alcoholics anonymous twelve steps and twelve traditions book states. After completing step 8 made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them allthe next logical step is to make those amends if possible, and the suggestion is to do so directly to those. In step eight were setting out to clean up all the bruised relationships and the pockets of guilt, pain, fear, resentment, and sadness that are stored inside, stuck to our shameful past deeds. Breaking down step nine of aa alcoholics anonymous. Aa books, aa literature, and aa pamphlets are just a few of the many items available for aa groups.
Chapter 8 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition. Step 8 is regarded as one of the most challenging steps by many members. Downloadable group workbook companion to the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa, for adults who desire information on alcoholism and addiction recovery. Steps by the big book step 8 steps by the big book. Because this book has become the basic text for our society and has helped such large numbers of alcoholic men and women to recovery, there exists a sentiment. This is to ensure that only aa meetings are posted and our traditions are being followed. Perhaps they created the impression that he is to be wrapped in cotton wool and placed on a pedestal. The big book is a necessary tool for members of alcoholics anonymous and narcotics anonymous. The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12 step program. Known as the big book, it is in its fourth edition and is widely circulated through out the world. I love all of the 12 steps of aa, but step two is the one that gives us hope.
Even if im not a fan of moses and the ot, i can concede that thou shalt not kill is a good idea, nonetheless. Contents page 1 step by step guide for sponsors contents purpose and use of this guide 5 before getting started on the steps 11 questions and answers on sponsorship. 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. In step 8 of alcoholics anonymous, you identify the wrongs of your past so that you can repair the damage youve done. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. A zoom meeting simply refers to a meeting thats hosted using zoom which is free, and attendees can join the meeting inperson, via webcam or video conferencing camera, web audio, or via phone. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. The moment we ponder a twisted or broken relationship with an. Chicago alcoholics anonymous remote online meetings. What they say will apply to nearly everyone bound by ties of blood or affection to an alcoholic. Officially begun on december 12th, 2000, is now in its eighteenth year and is one of the largest sites of its type in the world a repository, archive, you might say. 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. Breaking down step six of aa alcoholics anonymous jason.
Here he shares insights into step two of aa, alcoholics anonymous 12 steps. Step eight is a social housecleaning, just as step four was our personal housecleaning. 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. However the word ready is a reminder that we are prepared, open and available. Step 8 is based upon the principle of authentic love. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. Book jason for speaking engagements, events or appearances and let him bring the. The big book holds within it the central thesis and ideas of alcohol anonymous and the 12 step approach. We are faced with fear usually in our first few steps of embarking on this effort. Step eight of aa alcoholics anonymous helps recovering alcoholics to live in the greatest.
Then, you devise a plan for creating healthy relationships moving forward. Step 8 list persons and institutions column 1 i have harmed and. Alcoholics anonymous, we usually want to sit down with some member of the. This step will provide you with peace of mind, relief and liberation from the chains of regret. This will tempt us to argue, or to press our point insistently. Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except to do so would injure them or others. Steps by the big book step 9 steps by the big book. We examine our sheets for the people we have harmed by our conduct and whom we owe amends.
Fill out the form directly from the saved copies of your fourth step inventory worksheets. Made a list of all person we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to. Step 8 asked me to continue making changes by revisiting my past and making a list of those id wronged somehow. If we had not done the work in the first eight steps, we wouldnt now have a foundation on. Aa the original way group at calvary baptist church, 531 haywood rd, asheville, nc 28806. We have a list of all persons we have harmed and to whom we are willing to make amends. A study of step 8 of the 12 steps program verywell mind. Positive reinforcement is a great motivator to practice the spiritual principle of forgiveness as much as possible. But if a willing start is made, then the great advantages of doing this will so quickly. While the purpose of making restitution to others is.
Scriptures for step 8 6 scriptures for step 9 3 scriptures for. When breaking down step six i like to focus more on the word ready than entirely. Step nine of aa alcoholics anonymous is the perfect time to let go of the horrible way we. We want the wives of alcoholics anonymous to address the wives of men who drink too much. 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. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. All are zoom meetings unless noted otherwise use id and code to acc. Step 8 made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all. Aa alcoholics anonymous acoa adult children of alcoholics alanon families of alcoholics.
We have made tremendous and miraculous changes as a result of the wo. The purpose of step 9 of alcoholics anonymous is to take action and apologize to those you have harmed with your drinking. Alcoholics anonymous big book audio read aloud youtube. First printed in 1939 and 1952, respectively, both were principally authored by aa cofounder bill wilson. The fi rst, and one of the most diffi cult, has to do with forgiveness. Steps 8 and 9 go together, like 4 and 5 or 6 and 7. You will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous large print or hard cover recommended and the big book awakening workbook.
Steps by the big book steps by the big book workbook. In order for this to happen we must go directly into steps 10, 11 and 12 while doing step 9. 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. Dec 27, 2019 alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of recovering alcoholics who have chosen to help one another stay sober.
The format of our meeting is that of a closed meeting of alcoholics anonymous. George b was a practicing dentist for 47 years and is now a graduate student in a masters degree program for addiction counseling. Jason wahler is a reality tv star in recovery and undoing the stigma around addiction. Step 8 of the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous youtube. 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. Steps eight and nine are concerned with personal relati. In my experience, walking around with the weight of amends that need to be taken care of really sucks. 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. Scriptures for step 8 6 scriptures for step 9 3 scriptures for step 10 4 scriptures for step 11. A study of step 9 of the 12 step program verywell mind. Working the steps introduction and step work index for each step an intensive big book study on working the steps eleventh step morning and nightly prayers. For this undealtwith material blocks us from loving other. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book because of the thickness of the paper used in the first edition is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, primarily written by william g.
The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. Welcome to here you will experience much historical and related information on the subject of alcoholics anonymous and alcoholics anonymous history. Jun 17, 2016 the big book is clearwe do this to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to god and our fellow man. Our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book.
Step 8 list persons and institutions column 1 i have harmed and to whom do i need to make a direct amends. A companion to aas big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Outlining the steps and traditions that make aa famous, as well as numerous stories about recovering addicts who have been through the process, the big book has helped guide millions into a life of sobriety. Breaking down step three of aa alcoholics anonymous made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of god as we understood him. It builds on step 8, which required the individual to make a list of everyone he or she has harmed throughout the. Or we may be tipped over in the other direction when, in rare cases, we get a cool and skeptical reception. Almost always we want to go further and admit other defects that have made us hard to live with. At the time of these occurrences, they may actually have given our emotions violent twists which have since discolored our personalities and altered our lives for the worse. Aa speakers amazing big book step study part 2 of 5 duration. Made direct amends to such people, wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.
On page 76 in the third paragraph, the big book states. I find time to do and say things that would help heal the damage that i have done. Aa step 9 of the 12 steps is a call for recovering alcoholics to make amends. The big book of alcoholics anonymous, 2nd edition, chapter 1. On the fourth paragraph on page 76, the big book provides us with some insight as to how to approach some of those to whom we owe amends. 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. Thirtysix tips for newcomers for working the steps. Twelve step prayers spiritual alcoholics anonymous cleveland. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. We meet online through email to share our experience, strength, and hope on weekly topics.
Phrases such as a day at a time, the big book, pressing buttons, hitting your knees, on the program, have a certain resonance for those within the fellowship, but to those outside the fellowship are meaningless and pat. This is the second edition of the book alcoholics anonymous, which made its first appearance in april 1939. This form is not taken in its entirety from the big book, but. Dec 27, 2019 alcoholics anonymous aa is a group therapy program for people suffering from alcoholism. More than 300,000 copies of the first edition are now in circulation. Step eight and step nine of aa alcoholics anonymous call this approach making amends. Its core treatment philosophy is based on a personal improvement plan that is outlined in 12 specific action steps. Breaking down step nine of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. Steps 1 through 7 were more personal steps, as their focus was more on my past thoughts and actions that caused me to make some internal changes. The 12 steps of aa are the principles of the program that we practice, as listed in the big book, pages 59 and 60. Breaking down step eight of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. Over the years many lists of virtues that correspond to each of the twelve steps and their underlying spiritual nature have been printed in local area aa newsletters and on pocket cards. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous.
Implicit in both steps 8 and 9 is the assumption that we carry a toxic residue of shame from virtually every incident in which we have hurt, rejected, or ignored others. Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others. By buddy t the big book alcoholics anonymous outlines how it works. The big book s specific instructions on step 9, along with following the direction of our sponsor, gives us the support we need to go out and do our amends. You will go through the process of forgiving other people and being forgiven. For the alcoholics anonymous member, the list usually begins with friends and family that have harmed by a long and tumultuous drinking career. Takes the brains out of our head, the love from our heart, the spirit from our soul, prevents us from feeling good feelings, keeps us feeling bad feelings, and then tells us to take our own lives. Breaking down step three of aa alcoholics anonymous. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all. Breaking down step eight of aa alcoholics anonymous. Our steps by the big book group sessions are not official aa meetings because we limit enrollment to a specific number of participants.
These last three steps keep us current and help us to continue to solidify the foundation of our recovery. We provide this study guide based on personal experience to help those following aa s 12 steps as outlined in the original big book, alcoholics anonymous aa. Beneath the religious language, there is a wealth of wisdom. The big book is clearwe do this to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to god and our fellow man. It builds on step 8, which required the individual to make a. We tend to focus on the big hurts and forget that little injury after little injury grows into big damage. Get tips on how to quit substance abuse through the use of the 12 step program. The assets are polar opposites of the shortcomings they run parallel to. With step two we learn that we are not alone, and tha.
Ndiaa will only be posting online meetings that are taking the place of an actual meetinggroup. I view the 12 steps, and the aa big book as a mixture of the weird and the wonderful. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. Now we can aim at the very best of all we know or can learn. 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. Please call 312 626 6799 or 3462487799 and follow the prompts to enter meeting id. This step requires you to make a list of people you have harmed and be willing to apologize and right your wrongs. Steps eight and nine are concerned with personal rela tions. However, take care not to use aa jargon or even worse psychobabble. Make direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others. This form is not taken in its entirety from the big book, but is a useful guide.