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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 as of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. Aa speakers how to be happy, content, and have emotional sobriety part 1. Big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. Several different aa speakers on one topic, the big book of alcoholics anonymous. It opens the door to the rest of the steps and allows a person to begin the process of selfreflection step four and admitting the nature of ones wrongdoings step five. This page contains notes and handouts for the 12 step big book workshop on aa s 12 steps, as presented by dallas b. Quotations from alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions are with permission of a. I thought itd be nice to have a place on this forum to meet others from around the country who follow the steps exactly as theyre written in the book. Here he shares insights into step two of aa, alcoholics anonymous 12 steps. Men and women who speak alone and not as a part of a big book study or a lecture.

This diagram is a handy reference for where the steps are located in the big book. Big book study to employers week 28 page 144 to page 150. Alcoholics anonymous speakers aa speakers odomtology 12step recovery media. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord. Step by step i cleared up the past and got on with the present. We are headed for trouble if we do, for alcohol is a subtle foe. It was aimed at those people who would not be able to meet anyone from aa, because at the time it was published aa was centered in new york city, and akron and cleveland, ohio. The big book was written as a set of directions for doing the steps.

We are going to change it up a little and post a big book study workshop that took place in 2011, each speaker is presenting for about an hour on one step. Step 1 the doctors opinion bills story there is a solution. Step meeting an experienced aa member goes through all the twelve steps, along the big book, in 4 meetings the whole meeting in as many weeks. Alcoholics anonymous getting back to basics big book step study hyannis format we are looking at adopting a new format for some of our meetings, it is called the hyannis format and is based on a format developed in hyannis, massachusetts by some recovered alcoholics. Aa speaker the triumph of recovery from alcoholism new 2017. Both of these aa speakers carry an amazing message of recovery. Road to recovery convention at grand hotel reykjavik, iceland august 2426th 2001 24. Initial speakers kick off the groups discussion of matters brought up by the speakers.

Jan 11, 2020 jason wahler is a reality tv star in recovery and undoing the stigma around addiction. I do not know what it is about bob, but every time, every talk, there is always something poignant and useful i get. Breaking down step one of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. From calgary, alberta, canada speaking at the grand prairie roundup in grand prairie, ab canada. Online aa meetings 12 step online is a safe place for people to find strength, healing and recovery through working the 12 steps as outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The bbss format is the only thing that worked for me. National big book meeting covina zoom archives baltimore, md. There is also open discussion on current events affecting a persons recovery. Meeting types and descriptions alcoholics anonymous in. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable.

Aa speaker bob d and mari g big book study session 2 of 9 duration. Almost always we want to go further and admit other defects that have made us. Aa speakers amazing big book step study part 2 of 5. Jason wahler is a reality tv star in recovery and undoing the stigma around addiction. Joe and charlie aa speakers there is a solution from the joe and charlie big book study by odomtology 12step recovery media. Is sober, has done the steps as laid out in the big book, and can demonstrate that by. Bbss meetings bbss groups and meetings are primarily found along the eastern seaboard of the united states. 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 their program of recovery.

Step 1 we are going to change it up a little and post a big book study workshop that took place in 2011, each speaker is presenting for about an hour on one step. Men and women who speak alone and not as a part of a big book study or a lecture 2041. A fairly informal group of recovering alcoholics that stress support and growth. I dont know what others have to do i only know what i had to do. These two speakers have some of the most powerful and moving amends stories i have ever heard.

An unofficial guide to the twelve steps, edited by dr. Big book step study vineyard christian fellowship church 8 hilltop ave 7. It is easy to let up on the spiritual program of action and rest on our laurels. Includes free pdf downloads that go along with each weekly lesson. Since alcoholism is not about alcohol the effect that process has on the alanoner is equally as. Given current events we have moved to a virtual meeting only, until further notice. An unofficial alcoholics anonymous podcast featuring aa speaker meetings and. Single speakers men and women who speak alone and not as a part of a big book study or a lecture 2041.

Aa speaker bob d and ralph w big book study introduction. We ask that each person affirm the third tradition. Step ten continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. During any such meeting to study the aa big book, you would expect to encounter a wide variety of viewpoints on the portions under consideration. Page 17, paragraph 1 page 17, paragraph 2 the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous is a great thing. Alcoholism12 step support big book step study hyannis format does anyone else on the forum here follow the official big book step study hyannis format. The two men began to study the book together, and over time, other members of aa began to get wind of what they were doing. Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous. You can filter by day, format, or languageor search by meeting name. Big book study and step study 2009 park city, ut this is an amazing set of talks by bob d of and ralph w. In 1981 aa meetings in new england were so far to the other extreme no mention of god anymore, no prayers after wards,no mention of the big book, it was all, just dont drink today and go to a meeting.

Some reflections and general guidelines on how a big book step study meeting might be conducted. Someone started taping them, and by 1974, the tapes started to spread. I love all of the 12 steps of aa, but step two is the one that gives us hope. The big book of alcoholics anonymous is the basic text of alcoholics anonymous. Friends and family of alcoholics alanon big book step study recently i went to an alanon meeting where everyone in the room either had already or was in the process of going through the 12 steps using aas big book. Upon achieving step one the admission of powerlessness and step two agreeing that there is, in fact, a higher power, step three goes beyond words to actions. Please let me know if you like this or would prefer random speakers. When i am asked to be the guest speaker at a meeting, how should i. My hope is to bring you the best and biggest list of aa speaker tapes and aa big book study tapes you could ever find on the web. Great workshop on the big book of aa and the recovery process. In a friendly, focused group of sponsors, sponsees, and others in recovery, we study and practice the 12 steps as they were originally described in the text, alcoholics anonymous. Browse the directory of online meetings alcoholics anonymous.

Aa speakers amazing big book step study part 2 of 5 duration. Bbss groups record their lead speakers and share them on this site to help other alcoholics around the world. Some of them may sink and perhaps never get up, but if our experience is a criterion, more than half of those approached. The saturday morning big book step study meeting of alcoholics anonymous normally meets every saturday from 9 a. Joe and charlie big book study a big book study with joe and charlie 1998 10. Since alcoholism is not about alcohol the effect that process has on the alanoner is equally as powerful as it is for the alcoholic because the point is to work. A comprehensive alcoholics anonymous big book study with aa speaker howard e. Monday wilmot wilmot big book step study wilmot community center village rd next to post office 7.

The podcast will be one step each day for the next 12 days. Two of the best aa speakers sharing their experience, strength, and hope. The only requirements are to show up, to study the big book and to practice the steps. Its therapeutic to be among others who have recovered from the same problem. What we really have is a daily reprieve contingent on the maintenance of our spiritual condition. One of the best aa speakers of all time shares his moving and powerful story of recovery a couple months ago. One of the fl bbss websites with speakers is the north central fl group. Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. This workshop is also for recovered members who want to work with others. Almost always we want to go further and admit other defects that have made us hard to live with. Aa step 2 speaker tapes alcoholism recovery speakers. Rich is full of passion and wisdom as he recounts his struggle with staying sober and the solution that led him to recovery.

Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12 steps. Big book step study meetings use the speakerdiscussion format common to many aa meetings. The individual sections of this study guide material reflect ideas, emotions and attitudes you might hear from the. Best aa speakers with big book sobriety odomtology 12 step. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. In many bbss meetings, only members who have worked the 12 steps according to this structure are permitted to share. To show other alcoholics addicts precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. So i started a big book step study where about 60100 people go through the steps as they are outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous each and every week, in the town were many wouldnt even mention the bg book or the doing of the work. But when we approach step ten we commence to put our a. The big book is also played as an audio book chapter by.

Friday mattapoisett big book step study friends meeting house 103 marion rd, rt 6 7. This does not imply either approval of or endorsement by this organization which, i understand, feels alcoholics. Aa speaker the power of letting go and turning it over to god. These aa speakers some would regard as big book thumpers but their message is. The big book of alcoholics anonymous states on page 58. Monday laconia laconia big book step study congregational church 69 pleasant st 7. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united.

They simply reflect the personal experience, strength, and hope, of oa members who use the directions found in the big book to work the twelve steps of overeaters anonymous. With step two we learn that we are not alone, and tha. The first step of anything is a beginning, so the first step of the alcoholics anonymous 12 steps is the beginning of your recovery process. Big book step study aa meetings turned out to be the antidote and balance to that weak aa message and group that dominated aa at the time. Hold to download or tapclick to play the mp3 audio tape. Aa speakers to go alcoholics anonymous free downloads. Road to recovery 2001 road to recovery convention at grand hotel reykjavik, iceland august 2426th 2001 24. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Somehow, being alone with god doesnt seem as embarrassing as facing up to another person. Bbss speakers on step four in accordance with the twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous. Big book step study meetings use the speaker discussion format common to many aa meetings. Click the link above to download the printable 12 step guide.

A simple guide that works with the big book to make step work fast, concise and powerful. You can also change timezones, or select the filter, 247, for meetings email, chat, etc available anytime. The documents, as well as the step study available below, are not oaapproved literature. It represents the experience of some members of overeaters anonymous. Download free audiobooks in the mp3 format or play them straight via youtube. The big book study guide helps us to examine the contents of virtually every sentence in the original text of the big book.

Is sober, has done the steps as laid out in the big book, and can demonstrate that by their own words and example. When we get sober, we have to adjust to a new way of living, a new routine, a new outlook on life. If you are a big book thumper you will definitely love this talk. Often big book study meetings do not focus on chapters such as to employers but this latest installment is a great reason why these chapters should always be included. We wish to make the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous part of our. Click here for part 3 also, you can listen to the entire. The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format originated in hyannis, mass. New hampshire aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss.

These are some of the best tapes i have, and one of my personal favorites. Until we actually sit down and talk aloud about what we have so long hidden, our willingness to clean house is still largely theoretical. Breaking down step two of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. When the study is completed, each member will have read through chapter seven of the book alcoholics anonymous including the preface and forewords to all editions.

Jan 29, 2017 the two men began to study the book together, and over time, other members of aa began to get wind of what they were doing. The individual sections of this study guide material reflect ideas, emotions and attitudes you might hear from the mouth of that old timer over in the corner. Aa speakers amazing big book step study part 1 of 5. A s we work the fi rst nine steps, we prepare ourselves for the adventure of a new life. Joe and charlie giving their big book comes alive presentation 8418. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. Step 10 in the big book of aa is one of the most important sections. North central florida big book step study groups welcome if anyone has access to speakers online from the bbss annual convention i would really appreciate direction on how to find that. Every day is a day when we must carry the vision of gods will. Recordings from the 12step happening march 7th9th 2003. Alanon big book step study recently i went to an alanon meeting where everyone in the room either had already or was in the process of going through the 12 steps using aas big book. The following is a suggested format for a big book step study meeting with emphasis on the fourth step. This email address is being protected from spambots.