Big book step 8 and 9 in aap

Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. Joe and charlie big book study on 11 cds with handouts alcoholics. Quotations from alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions are with permission of a. The big book is clearwe do this to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to god and our fellow man. Even if im not a fan of moses and the ot, i can concede that thou shalt not kill is a good idea, nonetheless. A simple guide that works with the big book to make step work fast, concise and powerful. Known as the big book, it is in its fourth edition and is widely circulated through out the world. In order for this to happen we must go directly into steps 10, 11 and 12 while doing step 9. Notwithstanding the great necessity for discussing ourselves with. Step 8 is about telling the truth then confessing it in step 9. No attention is given to the positive qualities of the person taking a selfinventory, yet it is most important to remember our good qualities while dealing with the negative ones. This free app was created by members for members to enter, organize, and track their 8th9th step list and amends, while providing pertinent aa literature for.

But na kept its promise, and now he has eight years clean and the. I find time to do and say things that would help heal the damage that i have done. To enable you to find a power greater than yourself that will solve your problem. I admit that my life is unmanageable when i try to control it. You may find the complete text on the official web site of alcoholics anonymous. We need to address omissions as well as the obvious.

Almost always we want to go further and admit other defects that have made us. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Write the list we take step 8 in the third paragraph of bb page 76. In step 9, you will then begin to make those amends to the people on the list. This is the blue print of the 12 step recovery programs.

The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa kindle edition by wilson, bill, silkworth, william. Click the link above to download the printable 12 step guide. An unofficial guide to the twelve steps, edited by dr. Twelve steps and twelve traditions reprinted for adaptation by permission of aa world services, inc. Steps by the big book step 7 steps by the big book. Joe and charlie big book study on 11 cds with handouts. With a feature packed big book reader, search tool, sobriety calculator, notes, aa contacts database and more, the 12 steps aa companion experience is unmatched. 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. Download pamphlets and handouts to use in big book group sessions our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. This brings us to the fifth step in the program of recovery mentioned. Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all. The 12 steps of aa are the principles of the program that we practice, as listed in the big book, pages. List all people we have harmed, including ourselves, and be willing to make amends to them all and to forgive those who have harmed us.

To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered. I view the 12 steps, and the aa big book as a mixture of the weird and the wonderful. 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. I expressed my entire willingness to approach these individuals, admitting my wrong. Big book of alcoholics anonymous 11th step meditation. I was like a whirlwind going through everyones life i touched when i drank. Step 9 made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others. A twelvestep program is a set of guiding principles outlining a course of action for recovery from addiction, compulsion, or other behavioral problems. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa. Twelve step prayers spiritual alcoholics anonymous cleveland. Sep 24, 2014 i view the 12 steps, and the aa big book as a mixture of the weird and the wonderful. Steps by the big book step 9 steps by the big book.

The following is a suggested format for a big book step study meeting with emphasis on the fourth step. The 12 steps is the solution for alcoholic addiction referred to in chapter 2, of the book, alcoholics anonymous, titled there is a solution. See page 92 of this sbbb workbook for the optional step 8 written inventory. That is what the authors of the big book and millions before you did. Dec 07, 2018 step 8 is a wonderful step for beginning to rebuild some bridges that were burned in active addiction. Originally proposed by alcoholics anonymous aa as a method of recovery. I admit that i am powerless over alcoholthat my life has. We admitted and asked for help with our shortcomings. Almost always we want to go further and admit other defects that have made us hard to live with. A study of step 8 of the 12 steps program verywell mind. When addiction had its grip on me, some of my relationships with loved ones became strained, and i hurt some of those closest to me. The fi rst, and one of the most diffi cult, has to do with forgiveness. First written in 1939, the 4th edition was published in 2001.

Jun 17, 2016 the big book is clearwe do this to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to god and our fellow man. This book is not meant to be an exhaustive study of nas steps and traditions. Step 8 forms the base for all future relationships. There is no one set way that the founders and pioneers worked the steps. Steps in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Make direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others. We have a list of all persons we have harmed and to whom we are willing to make amends. In fact, one of the possible names for aa then was, the james club after the book of james from the bible. Founder of uthena with 9 years living in st petersburg, florida, 8 years as an. This step gave me the chance to reflect on my past and take full responsibility for my part in the burned bridges. 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.

Na is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for. Implicit in both steps 8 and 9 is the assumption that we carry a toxic residue of shame from. Yet, steps eight, nine, and ten, which focus on making amends, can be some of the most. Did you know, before the big book was published, the early members of aa studied the bible. Now we need more action, without which we find that faith without works is dead. Step ten marked the first in a series of what are called maintenance steps, those that you continue working daily. Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became. The moment we ponder a twisted or broken relationship with an. To personalize the step for your study and action in the here and now, however, you may wish to rephrase it as. The big book coverage of step 4 is about being honest and admitting to ones faults, weaknesses, defects. You make a list of the people that you harmed and put yourself in the space of being willing to make amends to those people. Step 8 is the beginning of making amends for the things you did when you were under the influence of alcohol. When we have finished writing the list of people we have harmed, then according to the big book and under the conditions of this day, we have taken step 8.

This step is about making direct amends to people if you are able to. I try to bring goodness where previously i had brought discord and destruction. The red book is the preeminent resource on pediatric infectious disease. Now in its 31st edition, it provides the most uptodate information on a wide variety of infectious diseases that physicians encounter in children. The big book and a study guide of the 12 steps of aa kindle. This step, like step seven, can be difficult for agnostic and atheist participants, but even the most. 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. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. This 12 step program has achieved widespread acceptance and forms the basis of aa programs operated by chapters around the. 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. Whereas step ten kept you mindful of yourself, step eleven changes the focus to god, or your chosen higher power. Take all 12 steps in just 4 hours download this aa big book step guide and work book.

Doing my best and living a loving, kind, thoughful life after the drinking has stopped. When working step eight, you developed a list of people you wronged and worked on your willingness to make amends to them. Step 8 is regarded as one of the most challenging steps by many members. However, take care not to use aa jargon or even worse psychobabble.

And having said all that, the big book and the early aas did not envision putting off amends for long while one waited for forgiveness to come into their heart. Dec 27, 2019 aa step 9 of the 12 steps is a call for recovering alcoholics to make amends. A study of step 9 of the 12 step program verywell mind. The big book holds within it the central thesis and ideas of alcohol anonymous and the 12 step approach. Its not about being sponsoredits about sponsoring others that is a predictor for recovery. Beneath the religious language, there is a wealth of wisdom. If we can let go of our previous hurts to others, we can begin a new facet of sobriety. The ninth step had been imperfect you might say, but the healing was under way and there was one more person i did not dread to face. Download 12 steps companion aa big book and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad, and ipod touch. Step 8 is the more specific persontoperson application of the shamereduction that was begun in steps 4 and 5.

May 15, 2016 the relative success of the aa program seems to be due to the fact that an alcoholic who no longer drinks has an exceptional faculty for reaching and helping an uncontrolled drinker. Step four is a big step forward on the path of recovery. Written by the top experts in the field and edited by the committee on infectious diseases of the american academy of. Step 8 is a wonderful step for beginning to rebuild some bridges that were burned in active addiction. This step requires you to make a list of people you have harmed and be willing to apologize and right your wrongs. 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 aas 12 steps as outlined in the original big book, alcoholics anonymous aa. Twelve step prayers alcoholics anonymous cleveland. Critique of chapter 5 of the big book step 4 aa agnostica. If you still feel unwilling or arent able to bring yourself to make amends, you might need to take a little more time working step eight. Dec 27, 2019 alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of recovering alcoholics who have chosen to help one another stay sober. The 12 steps are referred to in the big book, on page 58, where it is written, rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed out path. To work step 8 i have had several sponsors when working the steps.