An inconvenient truth For many alcoholics that come to AA, a sometimes difficult truth awaits them at their first meeting. A relationship with God or a higher power is considered a central requirement to get over drinking. Moreover, newcomers soon learn that AA views alcoholism as an illness. It is regarded as progressive, incurable, and […]
“Rarely have we seen a person fail….” A section of Chapter 5 from the Big Book is read at the beginning of AA meetings worldwide. It starts with “Rarely have we seen a person fail” (p. 58) and ends with the “three pertinent ideas” on p. 60 This introductory passage from Chapter 5, “How it […]
Popular AA slogan How often do we hear the phrase ‘One day at a time’? It’s particularly relevant to AA and most 12-step fellowships. This slogan has been popularized in AA since its inception in 1935. Google offers an explanation of where and how this slogan came into being. It came as no surprise, that the […]
