Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord. Men and women who speak alone and not as a part of a big book study or a lecture. 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. Somehow, being alone with god doesnt seem as embarrassing as facing up to another person. The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format originated in hyannis, mass. Aa speakers amazing big book step study part 2 of 5 duration. Here he shares insights into step two of aa, alcoholics anonymous 12 steps. 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. Its therapeutic to be among others who have recovered from the same problem. Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. 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. With step two we learn that we are not alone, and tha. 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. You can filter by day, format, or languageor search by meeting name.
These aa speakers some would regard as big book thumpers but their message is. 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. Friday medford mens big book step study unitarian universalist church 147 high st 7. 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. The big book was written as a set of directions for doing the steps. 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. It is easy to let up on the spiritual program of action and rest on our laurels. Aa speakers how to be happy, content, and have emotional sobriety part 1. Best aa speakers with big book sobriety odomtology 12 step.
Several different aa speakers on one topic, the big book of alcoholics anonymous. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. This workshop is for newcomersbeginners who want the original, undiluted 12 step program of the 1940s when recovery rates were 5075 per cent. One of the fl bbss websites with speakers is the north central fl group. Big book step study vineyard christian fellowship church 8 hilltop ave 7. 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. 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. Road to recovery 2001 road to recovery convention at grand hotel reykjavik, iceland august 2426th 2001 24. 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. Monday wilmot wilmot big book step study wilmot community center village rd next to post office 7. This diagram is a handy reference for where the steps are located in the big book. This does not imply either approval of or endorsement by this organization which, i understand, feels alcoholics. 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. Meeting types and descriptions alcoholics anonymous in.
Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12. One of the best aa speakers of all time shares his moving and powerful story of recovery a couple months ago. Step 10 in the big book of aa is one of the most important sections. A comprehensive alcoholics anonymous big book study with aa speaker howard e. Men and women who speak alone and not as a part of a big book study or a lecture 2041. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12 steps. Big book workbook is for those who are willing to grow along spiritual lines 60. Page 17, paragraph 1 page 17, paragraph 2 the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous is a great thing. The saturday morning big book step study meeting of alcoholics anonymous normally meets every saturday from 9 a. Rich is full of passion and wisdom as he recounts his struggle with staying sober and the solution that led him to recovery.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous is the basic text of alcoholics anonymous. Friday mattapoisett big book step study friends meeting house 103 marion rd, rt 6 7. 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. Please let me know if you like this or would prefer random speakers. Initial speakers kick off the groups discussion of matters brought up by the speakers. Given current events we have moved to a virtual meeting only, until further notice. Alcoholics anonymous speakers aa speakers odomtology 12step recovery media. Since alcoholism is not about alcohol the effect that process has on the alanoner is equally as. 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. Big book step study meetings use the speakerdiscussion format common to many aa meetings. Aa speaker bob d and mari g big book study session 2 of 9 duration. Download free audiobooks in the mp3 format or play them straight via youtube.
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. Big book study and step study 2009 park city, ut this is an amazing set of talks by bob d of and ralph w. This email address is being protected from spambots. An unofficial alcoholics anonymous podcast featuring aa speaker meetings and. Almost always we want to go further and admit other defects that have made us. Aa speaker bob d and ralph w big book study introduction. Aa speakers amazing big book step study part 2 of 5. These two speakers have some of the most powerful and moving amends stories i have ever heard. A s we work the fi rst nine steps, we prepare ourselves for the adventure of a new life. Hold to download or tapclick to play the mp3 audio tape. An unofficial guide to the twelve steps, edited by dr. We wish to make the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous part of our. Big book step study meetings use the speaker discussion format common to many aa meetings.
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. Great workshop on the big book of aa and the recovery process. New hampshire aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss. But when we approach step ten we commence to put our a. What we really have is a daily reprieve contingent on the maintenance of our spiritual condition. Some reflections and general guidelines on how a big book step study meeting might be conducted. A fairly informal group of recovering alcoholics that stress support and growth. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united. It represents the experience of some members of overeaters anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous. 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. Two of the best aa speakers sharing their experience, strength, and hope. Aa step 2 speaker tapes alcoholism recovery speakers.
Until we actually sit down and talk aloud about what we have so long hidden, our willingness to clean house is still largely theoretical. Aa speakers to go alcoholics anonymous free downloads. Joe and charlie giving their big book comes alive presentation 8418. National big book meeting covina zoom archives baltimore, md. I do not know what it is about bob, but every time, every talk, there is always something poignant and useful i get. In many bbss meetings, only members who have worked the 12 steps according to this structure are permitted to share. Step ten continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. 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 following is a suggested format for a big book step study meeting with emphasis on the fourth step. Single speakers men and women who speak alone and not as a part of a big book study or a lecture 2041. Jan 11, 2020 jason wahler is a reality tv star in recovery and undoing the stigma around addiction. Browse the directory of online meetings alcoholics anonymous. These are some of the best tapes i have, and one of my personal favorites. Breaking down step one of aa alcoholics anonymous jason.
From calgary, alberta, canada speaking at the grand prairie roundup in grand prairie, ab canada. Almost always we want to go further and admit other defects that have made us hard to live with. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Road to recovery convention at grand hotel reykjavik, iceland august 2426th 2001 24. Step 1 the doctors opinion bills story there is a solution. Monday laconia laconia big book step study congregational church 69 pleasant st 7. Some of them may sink and perhaps never get up, but if our experience is a criterion, more than half of those approached. To show other alcoholics addicts precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. 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.
When we get sober, we have to adjust to a new way of living, a new routine, a new outlook on life. A simple guide that works with the big book to make step work fast, concise and powerful. Click the link above to download the printable 12 step guide. 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. Joe and charlie big book study a big book study with joe and charlie 1998 10. Is sober, has done the steps as laid out in the big book, and can demonstrate that by. The individual sections of this study guide material reflect ideas, emotions and attitudes you might hear from the. Aa speaker the triumph of recovery from alcoholism new 2017. Big book sponsorship 12 step recovery from any and all.
Jason wahler is a reality tv star in recovery and undoing the stigma around addiction. The bbss format is the only thing that worked for me. You can also change timezones, or select the filter, 247, for meetings email, chat, etc available anytime. This workshop is also for recovered members who want to work with others.
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. The big book is also played as an audio book chapter by. 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. Quotations from alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions are with permission of a. Aa speakers amazing big book step study part 1 of 5. Both of these aa speakers carry an amazing message of recovery. Aa speaker the power of letting go and turning it over to god.
I dont know what others have to do i only know what i had to do. The big book study guide helps us to examine the contents of virtually every sentence in the original text of the big book. 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. 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. We are headed for trouble if we do, for alcohol is a subtle foe. 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.
Includes free pdf downloads that go along with each weekly lesson. Is sober, has done the steps as laid out in the big book, and can demonstrate that by their own words and example. Aa the original way 12 step guide aa the original way group. Bbss meetings bbss groups and meetings are primarily found along the eastern seaboard of the united states. Big book study to employers week 28 page 144 to page 150. 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. The documents, as well as the step study available below, are not oaapproved literature. Joe and charlie aa speakers there is a solution from the joe and charlie big book study by odomtology 12step recovery media. Every day is a day when we must carry the vision of gods will. 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. 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. The big book of alcoholics anonymous states on page 58.
There is power in people who are supporting each other and the aa fellowship is a very strong support group. Bbss speakers on step four in accordance with the twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous. Someone started taping them, and by 1974, the tapes started to spread. The only requirements are to show up, to study the big book and to practice the steps. Step by step i cleared up the past and got on with the present. This page contains notes and handouts for the 12 step big book workshop on aa s 12 steps, as presented by dallas b. Breaking down step two of aa alcoholics anonymous jason. 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. Our goal is to study the steps as a friendly, focused group, and work them as the authors of the big book described. We ask that each person affirm the third tradition. Recordings from the 12step happening march 7th9th 2003. There is also open discussion on current events affecting a persons recovery.
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