(This is another "pre-original manuscript" draft of chapters in the Big Book. Please notice that the order of these first two chapters are reversed. Also, part of the Rowland Hazard/Dr. Carl Jung story is moved to the front of "There Is A Solution", and the end of the same chapter mentions that they were planning for the next few chapters to be personal narratives. God bless and take it easy! - Barefoot Bill) ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS CHAPTER #1 THERE IS A SOLUTION "I have never seen one … [Read more...]
List of 12-Step Groups from 1997 Database
This is an old list of 12-step programs. The interesting aspect is that there are so many different groups. And this is by no means comprehensive. People are always starting and adapting groups that meet their needs. So please understand this is a very rough draft list of 12-Step groups (and other groups that adapt the 12-steps or use "anonymous" or have adapted the steps in different ways to different issues). Please note that the figures on the numbers of local groups are a rough … [Read more...]
Grapevine
The AA Grapevine magazine has been going strong since 1944. And it's moved into this century with a fully digital version including a searchable archive of previous stories by topic. If you're interested in submitting your writing or photography to the Grapevine, the submission criteria are on this page too. You can explore the AA Grapevine at the link below. Click here to directly to the site! … [Read more...]
Daily Reflections
One of the great resources from AA.org that many don't know about is the online, searchable version of the Daily Reflections. From this site, you can catch up on the Daily Reflections, search for a phrase or concept, or share with friends. Click here to directly to the site! … [Read more...]
Speakers: Funny Alcoholic Talks
Speaker recordings courtesy of We Do Recovery ** These recordings are pulled from Youtube and may contain advertising. If advertising is present, it does not mean that AA District 2 endorses any product or outside institution as prescribed in our 6th Tradition. … [Read more...]