January 5, 2016

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From “The Doctor’s Opinion” to the end of “More About Alcoholism” the Big Book discusses the first part of Step 1, which states, “We admitted we were powerless over alcohol (Insert the substance that brought you to your knees)”. We’ve discussed, studied, and internalized material from the “Doctor’s Opinion” to page 23 to see how

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January 5, 2016

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We buried him yesterday. The County Coroner had published the required notices for the next of kin and no one claimed the body. It was just myself, and his sponsor, not even a preacher – the county doesn’t pay for those. Not much of a sendoff and not one that David had asked for –

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January 5, 2016

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My experience and attitude with steps 2-12 is simply a reflection of what I experience in step one. If I am honest with myself in step one, I cannot escape the truth. I cannot escape the reality that there is nothing I can do to keep myself sober. I will see that I am guaranteed

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January 5, 2016

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The Twelve Steps – Program of Recovery used by The Launching Pad Most alcoholics and addicts lack discipline and a sustainable blueprint for living a life conducive for permanent recovery. The Twelve Steps offer an opportunity to have a transformational experience which affords us a new way of living. If practiced on a continuous basis, they will create a personality

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