February 2019 of a step study book, with some significant changes, including the addition of examples of fillout step 4 and 8 9 forms in the appendix. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs. Alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of recovering alcoholics who have chosen to help one another stay sober. Aa step 9 of the 12 steps is a call for recovering alcoholics to make amends. We have a list of all persons we have harmed and to whom we are willing to make amends. We are faced with fear usually in our first few steps of embarking on this effort. This twelve step workbook guide substitutes terms and phrases related to alcoholism to include. It is a task which we may per form with increasing skill, but never really finish. We could find all sorts of occult and esoteric connotations in the simple outlines, but foremost in our minds were easily understood meanings and. Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would. This is the book for the serious student of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all. We examine our sheets for the people we have harmed by our conduct and whom we owe amends. With each of these pairs, first we look inward, then we act outward.
We may stop causing any more harm because we are no longer drinking, but that is not the same as repairing the damage we have already caused. Big book sponsorship guide 3 you are going to become a sponsor. The following is a suggested format for a big book step study meeting with emphasis on the fourth step. Experience has shown that teams are most successful when.
Steps 1 through 7 were more personal steps, as their focus was more on my past thoughts and actions that caused me to make some internal changes. You will need the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Certainly he must stay sober, butwe feel a man is unthinking when he says sobriety is enough. Step 8 and step 9 help us to move out of the shame we have lived in, shame that feeds the cycle of substance use and addiction. The 12 steps are kind of like a recipe for a special cake, one that brings about a personality change sufficient to allow us alcoholics to recover from our alcoholism. Almost always we want to go further and admit other defects that have made us. The big book of alcoholics anonymous can be purchased at aa central or a bba meeting. 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. The narcotics anonymous step working guides unfamiliar, we should feel free to make use of a dictionary. Important important points points regarding amends. The makeup of each team will be approximately 3 to 5 members who have worked the steps in the manner described in the big book and 8 to 9 members who have never worked the steps in this manner, but who are willing to try. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a.
Almost always we want to go further and admit other defects that have made us hard to live with. A new state of consciousness and being is received as a free gift. The big book affirms that if we do the work of steps one through nine and apply the tenth step on a daily basis, god will remove the obsession to drink. Step eight and step nine of aa alcoholics anonymous call this approach making. Where are the steps outlinedlaid out in the big book. With a person we dislike, we take the bit in our teeth. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. You can also turn to aas big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions the 12x12 for guidance specific to step 8. Steps by the big book step 9 steps by the big book. Step 8 asked me to continue making changes by revisiting my past and making a list of those id wronged somehow. This step requires you to make a list of people you have harmed and be willing to apologize and right your wrongs. First we engage with ourselves, then we engage with the people around us. This guide has been prepared not as a replacement for or interference to our basic texts the big book and 12 and 12 but as a companion for the ideas and directions presented there.
First printed in 1939 and 1952, respectively, both were principally authored by aa cofounder bill wilson. A simple guide that works with the big book to make step work fast, concise and powerful. Step eight of aa alcoholics anonymous helps recovering alcoholics to live in the. The anonymous press study edition of alcoholics anonymous. With 4 and 5 we discover our shortcomings, then share them with another person. Starting at the bottom of page 83, it tells us precisely what is going to happen once we commence to clear away. On page 76 in the third paragraph, the big book states. The big book holds within it the central thesis and ideas of alcohol anonymous and the 12 step approach. Officially begun on december 12th, 2000, is now in its eighteenth year and is one of the largest sites of its type in the world a repository, archive, you might say, of alcoholics anonymous history and related information. Outlining the steps and traditions that make aa famous, as well as numerous stories about recovering addicts who have been through the process, the big book has helped guide millions into a life of sobriety. An unofficial guide to the twelve steps, edited by dr.
Made a list of all person we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to. 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. We have made tremendous and miraculous changes as a result of the work we have done before this. We are told in the big book that it is not enough just to get sober.
Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all. Book jason for speaking engagements, events or appearances and let him. Welcome to big book revealed a site dedicated to the process of recovery as outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except to do so would injure them or others.
By buddy t a study of tradition 9 of the twelve traditions. This steps by the big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. Step by step guide for sponsors contents purpose and use of this guide 5 before getting started on the steps 11 questions and answers on. This is part seven of a 15 episode indepth big book study that took place in 2009 part seven is about steps 8 9 recovering your spirit and is presented by karen c. It is important to get a sponsor that has worked the steps themselves from the big book.
Takes the brains out of our head, the love from our heart, the spirit from our soul, prevents us from feeling good feelings, keeps us feeling bad feelings, and then tells us to take our. Now we need more action, without which we find that faith without works is dead. Concord big book step study anniversary celebrated every october. Step 8 is regarded as one of the most challenging steps by many members. An even number of participants, perhaps from 2 to 16, allows members of the group to work in. In the big book and beyond the most obvious difference between the big book of alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions are in steps six and seven. At the time of these occurrences, they may actually have given our emotions violent twists which have since discolored our personalities and altered our lives for the worse.
A study of step 8 of the 12 steps program verywell mind. It may be some have done us more harm than we have done them. These guides are meant to be used by na members at any stage of recovery, whether its our first time through the steps or weve been living with the steps as our guiding force for many years. Step 8 is based upon the principle of authentic love. In step 9, you will then begin to make those amends to the people on the list. There is no one set way that the founders and pioneers worked the steps. The big book concludes the ninth step with another list of results. Excerpted from the big books explanation of step 9, pages 76 83 amend type a the people we hated resented page 77. While the purpose of making restitution to others is. A list, and look, at the big book step study bbss meetings. Making amends in addiction recovery hazelden betty ford. Breaking down step eight of aa alcoholics anonymous jason.
Known as the big book, it is in its fourth edition and is widely circulated through out the world. Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except. Into action george from conway sept 2016 posted by doreen derose. The na book the basic text our symbol simplicity is the keynote of our symbol. Our origins are the students of the big book group, which has met in woodland hills, california since december of 1985. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. Readiness to receive free gift lies in practice of twelve steps. Book and forms for working the twelve steps of overeaters anonymous according to the big book directions. Welcome to here you will experience much historical and related information on the subject of alcoholics anonymous and alcoholics anonymous history.
Teams of no more than 12 persons will be formed 8 to 10 are preferred. The 12x12 is just a commentary to give us a prespective and has helpful ideas. You can also turn to aas big book and twelve steps and twelve. The big book alcoholics anonymous outlines how it works. I cannot say enough good things about this book, or stress its importance enough if you are interested in working your 12 step program of recovery the way our founders did.
Click the link above to download the printable 12 step guide. Step 8 is the beginning of making amends for the things you did when you were under the influence of alcohol. Steps 8 and 9 go together, like 4 and 5 or 6 and 7. To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you. As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. When you make it to step 8 and 9 of aa, you should take a moment to reflect on. While working step eight youre just going to make a list of people you have. This is another of the many promises we find throughout the steps in this book. When first writing your list, dont worry about including everyone you have wronged. The big book serves as the foundation for the alcoholics anonymous 12 step program.
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