The Twelve Steps
Admitting we were powerless over alcohol—that our lives had become unmanageable
What is Step 1?
Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith
Who are the co-founders of Alcoholics Anonymous?
Bill’s Story
What is the first chapter in the Big Book?
Focus on staying sober just for today, rather than worrying about the future
What is “One Day at a Time”?
I am something you can’t see, but I can make you feel free. What am I?
What is Sobriety?
Involves making a list of all persons we had harmed
What is Step Eight?
1935
What year was Alcoholics Anonymous founded?
29
What is the number of personal stories the first edition of the Big Book?
Take things slowly and avoid unnecessary stress
What is “Easy Does It”?
I am a place where you share, and everyone shows they care. What am I?
What is an AA meeting?
We make a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understand Him
What is Step 3?
Akron, Ohio
Where was the first AA meeting held?
To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered
What is the main purpose of the Big Book?
Which slogan encourages members to share ALL their experiences and feelings?
What is "You’re Only as Sick as Your Secrets"?
I am a book with stories to tell, guiding you to get well. What am I?
What is the Big Book?
Requires us to make direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others
What is Step 9?
Alcoholics Anonymous
What is the name of the book that is often referred to as the “Big Book” in AA?
Chapter 4
What is "We Agnostics"?
Avoid overcomplicating things and focus on the basics of recovery
What is “Keep It Simple”?
I am a phrase that this won’t last forever. What am I?
What is “This too shall pass”?
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
What is Step 12?
The Oxford Group
Which organization influenced the founding principles of AA?
Chapter 8, To Wives
What is the name of the chapter that provides guidance for family members of alcoholics?
Encourage members to surrender control and trust in a higher power
What is “Let Go and Let God”?
I am a step that states “Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity”. What am I?
What is Step Two?