Let them remember that his drinking wrought all kinds of damage that may take long to repair. Aa the family afterwards area 64 assembly of alcoholics. Appropriately titled the family afterward, the ninth chapter in the big book of alcoholics anonymous begins to answer the first question i am asked by those surrounding their newly sober loved one. Other groups read from the big book weekly and discuss each chapter as they go along.
What an appropriate topic for an alanoner to walk into. The family of an alcoholic longs for the return of happiness and security. Aa big book workshop, taking the 12 steps as done in the 1940s duration. Hank p, whose big book story is the unbeliever, started aa in new jersey. How can the hurt feelings, anger, fear, guilt and remorse be assuaged. In its simplest form, the fifth step is basically a confession of personal wrongdoings and the. Chair, secretary, treasurer, finance, delegate, and alternate delegate. We grow by our willingness to face and rectify errors and convert them into assets.
Ive learned a lot of the passages from the big book by heart, after reading them daily, so that if i dont have access to the big book i can still recite them and put them into action. There will be alluring shortcuts and bypaths down which they may wander and lose their way. If your downloading as a cheap way to put it on your ipod or listen to the car, please buy a new comer a big book at your next meeting. Chapter 9 the family afterward original manuscript. Jan 08, 2020 breaking down step five of aa alcoholics anonymous we admitted to god, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. I had a lot of pain and turmoil in those days and if my story helps one person to do it the steps way, all that pain will be worth it.
Our women folk have suggested certain attitudes a wife may take with the husband who is recovering. The family afterwards the big book online, page 4, pdf version. This website provides information on local meetings and events. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. Audio big book laurel recovery 368 main street laurel. Practicing these principles in all our affairs means practicing them at home more importantly than anywhere else. When an alcoholic or a family member reaches out for help, the bellaire club is there.
There are links available to contact area 70 committees. Lois w and her friends used the big book when they began alanon. Go to steps meetings and of course, get a sponsor who does this as well. The alcoholic has begun their journey and the family. Chapter 9 the family afterwards alcoholics anonymous. Preface to the aa big book fm qual mp3 14mb chapter 1 bills story fm qual mp3 12. Im a compulsive overeater and leading the big book study this week.
How it works the big book online, pages 65, 68, 69, and 70, pdf version. Related events the family before and the family afterwards. 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. The big book of alcoholics anonymous kindle edition by wilson, bill, smith, dr. The big book includes an assertion first made in the second edition, which was published in 1955.
It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. An unofficial alcoholics anonymous podcast featuring aa speaker meetings and workshops. Aa big book video chapter 9 the family afterward youtube. Permalink printer friendly years of lining with an alcoholic is almost sure to make any wife or child neurotic. 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. Perhaps they created the impression that he is to be wrapped in cotton wool and placed on a pedestal. Mental, spiritual and physical disease readings from as bill sees it can inspire sharing on discussion topics.
Within 3 years, the ebook sold over 15,000 copies worldwide without any marketing. Cofounder bill wilson began writing it in april 1938 at the business office of new york member hank p. A little ditty on the big book, alcoholics anonymous. 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. Aa big book workshop, taking the 12 steps as done in the 1940s. Suppose we tell you some of the obstacles a family will meet. Last week, lee covered the points that there is plenty of work left to do after i put down the food, and that my disease affects my whole family. 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. There have been numerous reprints and revisions, in addition to translations into dozens of languages. The family afterward 123 there will be alluring shortcuts and bypaths down which they may wander and lose their way. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous.
Into action the big book online, page 81, pdf version. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. These include the 3rd and 7th prayers, the last paragraph in step 9 on making amends, and the promises, as well as most of pages 84 to 88. A little ditty on the big book, alcoholics anonymous the family afterwards. Aa big book page 122 the family afterwards years of living with an alcoholic is almost sure to make any wife and child neurotic. The reestablishing of family and relationship roles places a burden on many households where the nonalcoholic spouse has been forced to assume sole responsibility for the functioning of the family. The alcoholic has begun their journey and the family is curious as to where to place their own energy and what role to play. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. Todays aa meetings in mandeville district 12 on the.
Reading guide for the family afterward amethyst recovery. Alcoholics anonymous fourth edition chapter 9 the family afterwards henry ford once made a wise remark to the effect that experience is the thing of supreme value is life. It was interesting to listen to the shares about the damage done to families and how the wrongs were being righted by all through love and compassion. The others must be convinced of his new status beyond the shadow of. A little ditty on the big book, alcoholics anonymous the. They should be thankful he is sober and able to be of this world once more. 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.
I went to an aa meeting last night where i listened to a big book study of chapter 9 the family afterward. An excerpt from the big book by soberrecovery, staff writer. Aa recovered alcoholics anonymous aa11 19,750 views. Some information on this site was originally published by a. Aa groups using digital platforms to find sobriety during covid19. That is true only if one is willing to turn the past to good account. Silkworth aa big book aa anonymity statement anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions. The purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to better understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics anonymous, intended to impart to each of us based on their experience and knowledge of alcoholism and. Todays life is measured against that of other years and, when it falls short, the family may be unhappy. The ez big book of alcoholics anonymous was written by a longtime aa member who has been a professional writer all her life. This is a transcript of a big book workshop that joe and charlie have done around the world. The bellaire club hosts more than forty aa meetings each week. Sorting and rendering passages in the proprietary format of the 164 and more concordance does not in any way imply affiliation with or endorsement by either.
Chapter9inthebigbookofaa thefamily afterwardpages1225thecomponents ofarecoveryfamilythisreportjustoutlineswhateachpageexplains. The family afterwards fear fear of failurefear of success feelings and emotions feeling different fellowship first drink gets you drunk first things first first thought wrong fixing me, not you forgiveness forgiving others forgiving ourselves foundation fourth dimension from page 25 in the big book freedom freedom from bondage friendship. The big book, alcoholics anonymous some groups discuss one chapter from the big book each week. Alcoholics anonymous area 70 vermont exists as a link between aa members, groups, and districts in vermont with aa as a whole. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. Alcoholics anonymous which we in aa affectionately call the big book. May 26, 2017 the family afterwards is the books effort to show the family of a sober alcoholic what they might expect and suggestions on how they may deal with the newly sober family member. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. First published in 2010 as a paperback, the ez big book of alcoholics anonymous was released as an ebook shortly afterward. Big book, location temporarily closed, online meeting, open, wheelchair access. The first 164 pages of the big book with lined blank pages opposite each page of text for note taking.
All members of the family should meet upon the common. The secret is in the service shindig postponed to 9262020. 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. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Alcoholics anonymous area 70 covers the entire state of vermont. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. The irrationality of alcoholics anonymous the atlantic. B1 alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. Families in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. The family afterward is something of an addendum to chapter 8 to wives. Step five of aas alcoholics anonymous twelve step program is essential to the fundamental change of personality required to overcome an alcohol andor drug addiction. We, of alcoholics anonymous, know thousands of men and women who were once just as hopeless as bill. The family afterward how can the damage done to a family be repaired. Parkhurst at honors dealers, 17 william st, newark, new jersey.
They remember when father was romantic, thoughtful and successful. Study the big book and the 12 steps and traditions. The way to do the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous, which is used by alanon, is laid out very carefully for anyone who wishes to change hisher thinking. The book is published by alcoholics anonymous world services. The big book was originally published in 1939 by aa founders bill w. Original manuscript chaper 9 the family afterward alcoholics anonymous alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr.
I am so glad someone pointed this out to me and the 1958, bill w. The message we recieve from the family afterward is one of hope that if we use these principles as the basis for our family life we will make. New stories have been added to the personal histories. Family in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The family afterwards is the book s effort to show the family of a sober alcoholic what they might expect and suggestions on how they may deal with the newly sober family member. Archives, convention, literature and grapevine, meeting list, public. Time distance meeting location address region district types. We admitted to god, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. Breaking down step five of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. Chapter 9 of alcoholics anonymous the family afterward deals primarily with this issue. The second edition 1955 consisted of 1,150,000 copies. The family afterwards the big book online, page 4, pdf version sex page, updated wednesday. The others must be convinced of his new status beyond the shadow of a doubt.
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