Steppin' It
"Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity" is this step.
What is Step 2?
Bill Wilson was born here.
State only is fine!
Where is Dorset, Vermont?
The nickname of the book "Alcoholics Anonymous."
What is the Big Book. This was referenced only once... in the forward to the 2nd edition!
The nickname was used because of the thickness of the pages, making it quite the large book. It cost $3.50 at original printing 1939, equivalent to $58 today (Prob more since inflation 2022).
The root of our troubles!
Selfishness--Self-centeredness!
(Driven by a hundred forms of fear, self-delusion, self-seeking, and self-pity, we step on the toes of our fellows and they retaliate.)
An individual who shares their experience, strength and hope to guide a less experienced individual through the steps of AA is called.....
What is a Sponsor?
This surgeon from Ohio often went into operating rooms hungover and later co-founded Alcoholics Anonymous.
Who is Dr. Bob Smith?
This is Dr Bob sobriety date.
June 10th, 1935.
The birthday for AA, when an alcoholic helped another alcoholic.
The essentials of HOW the program works.
what is Honesty, Open-Mindedness, and Willingness?
These are the groups that predate Alcoholics Anonymous. Name at least 1. Bonus 200 if you name another group.
Washingtonian Temperance Society and Oxford group, also Emmanuel Movement.
In this step, we make a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
What is Step 4
Bill W. was born in 1895 at his parents home and business, which, ironically, was what?
What is a Bar.
Fun fact: Blind Pass meeting is located in a former bar.
This is the alcoholic's "Angel of Hope." She was a great helper to Dr. Bob in treating alcoholics
Who is Sister Ignatia.
He wrote chapter 10 of Alcoholics Anonymous "To Employers."
Who is Hank P. Unfortunately, Hank returned to drinking in 1940, died shortly after.
He is also write of "The Unbeliever."
Ruth Hock issues...
Big Book not published without Hank.
The woman who introduced Bill W and Dr Bob.
Who is Henrietta Sieberling? She was not an alcoholic, but part of the Oxford group, huge supporter of AA, felt it was her Christian duty to help social issues. Received a call from Father Tonks, who spoke with Bill while at the Mayflower Hotel.
"Continued to take our personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it" is this step. It is the only step that can be worked out of sequence.
What is Step 10?
Other than writing the book "Alcoholic Anonymous", Bill W. also wrote a set of spiritual guidelines to ensure the survival of individual AA groups, which also has the number 12 in the title.
What is the Twelve Traditions?
The fourth edition (current) of "Alcoholics Anonymous" was printed in this year.
Terror won't stop AA.
What is 2001, November.
This is the number one offender for relapses.
Not technically relationships as we would think...
What is resentment?
"I am responsible."
When anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of A.A. always to be there. And for that: I am responsible.
Friends and families of problem drinkers find understanding and support here in this Alcoholics Anonymous sub group specifically designed for non-alcoholics.
What is Al-Anon?
The name of the man who first did a 12 step on Bill Wilson in the name of the Oxford Group. This man also later died of his alcoholism.
Who is Ebbie Thacher?
AA #3 is the man depicted as the "man in the bed" speaking to Dr. Bob and Bill W. This is his name.
Who is Bill Dotson?
The writer of the chapter "To Wives."
Who is Bill W, much to the dismay of his wife.
Dr. Bob wife Anne was asked to write it, but declined.
This is Phil's favorite Saint.
Who is Saint Francis of Assisi, an Italian friar.
St. Francis de Sales
Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.
All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.