I can’t stay sober long enough to start reading… it’s the anxiety when sitting down to read… the possibilities of failure. So thank you for reading it and explaining portions. ❤
You are wonderful. Don’t let your brain talk you out of this. This is an awful disease and I’m proud of you for trying to change your life. The great thing is most people who approach this with a desperate desire to change eventually get it. You don’t do it alone. You are loved. Now get to work champion !
It isn't AA that changes our life... AA is just the vehicle; AA is the program the solution is God may you find him now... God is what changes us... God restores us...
The first thing I tell newcomers is that the actual meat and the actual program is only the first 7 chapters. Not even half an inch thick. Not even 100 pages….. And of course chapter 11. But everything else is just personal stories. When I realized that it was a HUGE RELIEF!!! Reading 7 chapters is doable. But looking at that big ass book, I didn’t even want to start it. Good job for doing this for people. So awesome. Thank you for your altruism :)
@@GrowthGuided not at all. You’re relatable and you explain things. It’s basically just like when we sit down with a sponsor and they read the book to us. I love it. I actually saved it in my sponsee playlist, to send out to people I’m working with who are new to the program. It’s way more updated sounding than the audio book. That guys voice is the cringe. I’m like UGHHHHHH!!! Thank you for providing an alternative to the cringe.🙏🏼✨😇🙌🏼
No need to apologize my friend! Yes they are in a separate book called the 12 and 12 which goes into greater detail of the traditions which focuses on keeping the group in healthy shape. The Big Book came first and then the 12 by 12, but it is still AA approved literature. (: I hope that makes more sense.
Don't worry. It is totally normal. There aren't exactly precise places in Bills Story where it mentions the steps like it does in the 164 pages say like pages 72 - fifth step or page 76 - Step Seven and Eight and Nine. Bill's story explains a short figurative means instead of directly stating "now we are at step 1,2,3" etc. I hope that makes a little more sense.
CONGRATULATIONS !!! So happy you persisted. And, thank you for listening as well (: Wishing you decades more of liberty and light to pass on to the world spiritual warrior!
@@cameronw.2775 Hi Cameron, Thank you for asking. My program is going great! I made it past the 18month mark. I started sponsoring and it really set the second part of my recovery into play. I got my first sponsee through the steps and am continuing to work with him and a new sponsee. Thank you for posting your videos, they are very useful. I hope your recovery is going well. Happy sobriety!!
@@Robbskunky wow! That’s amazing man and so inspiring to hear. I recently had a stumble this summer after 15 months but I think I figured what happened. I was going through the motions but it was more of a “script” rather than doing real work. I’m almost back at a month and have been doing tons of meetings and reading and getting numbers and I love the program this time around which I never really felt before. Here’s to another 24 everyone!
@@GrowthGuided lol sorry I just watched Heavyweights. Can't get than line out of my head. "At the end of the summer this camp will be filled with a bunch of skinny winners" "Skinny Weenars!?!"
“Willing to go to any lengths” comes to mind for me. Talk to your sponsor about your challenges with complete openness. Fear that you might become the most calm and peaceful Version of You instead (:
Thank you so much for taking the time to do this for us. 🙏
You are so very welome. Its a nice way for people to connect for the information and for me to get out of myself to try and help (:
🌻12 th day, Man gratitude 🙏🏽 I'm a 52 yr 9old Single Mother GRATEFUL TO BE HERE 🌿 Yosemite California
Much love to you Dianna. Wishing you massive successive on your healing path (:
I can’t stay sober long enough to start reading… it’s the anxiety when sitting down to read… the possibilities of failure. So thank you for reading it and explaining portions. ❤
You are wonderful. Don’t let your brain talk you out of this. This is an awful disease and I’m proud of you for trying to change your life. The great thing is most people who approach this with a desperate desire to change eventually get it. You don’t do it alone. You are loved. Now get to work champion !
Love your humor and you made it fun!
Glad you listened Thank you for stopping in (:
It isn't AA that changes our life... AA is just the vehicle; AA is the program the solution is God may you find him now... God is what changes us... God restores us...
Its a trilogy. A.A., God and us.
Preach
The first thing I tell newcomers is that the actual meat and the actual program is only the first 7 chapters. Not even half an inch thick. Not even 100 pages….. And of course chapter 11. But everything else is just personal stories. When I realized that it was a HUGE RELIEF!!! Reading 7 chapters is doable. But looking at that big ass book, I didn’t even want to start it. Good job for doing this for people. So awesome. Thank you for your altruism :)
Thank you for your kind comment. Appreciate it. Hope I didn’t come across on any spiritual hill top. No alcoholic likes being talked down too (:
@@GrowthGuided not at all. You’re relatable and you explain things. It’s basically just like when we sit down with a sponsor and they read the book to us. I love it. I actually saved it in my sponsee playlist, to send out to people I’m working with who are new to the program. It’s way more updated sounding than the audio book. That guys voice is the cringe. I’m like UGHHHHHH!!! Thank you for providing an alternative to the cringe.🙏🏼✨😇🙌🏼
Thank you for breaking this down, I appreciate ya.. much love and respect
You are most welcome. Don't worry if it doesn't stick first or second time round, I still forget a lot after going through this for 11 years (:
Thank you 🙏 😊🙌🏻💚
You are very welcome Marleen (:
Thanks for your service brother
You are very welcome. Glad to help out my friend. Wishing you a smooth cleaning and a quick understanding of the material.
Im from puerto rico love this
Awesome video. Thank you
You are most welcome my friend. Thank you for taking the time to watch the video!!
Amen!! My sobriety date is 2.12.19 Blessed to be alive!
Heck ya brother!! Thanks for checking in!
Congratulations
My 20s and 30s it became a must.
Control actor trying to direct the show
I still watch it creep in (:
I think what your doing is amazing! Keep going!
11-7-19 sd
Thank you so much Charity. I appreciate the encouragement (:
Congratulations
Are the 12 steps and traditions different? Sorry I’m still learning
No need to apologize my friend! Yes they are in a separate book called the 12 and 12 which goes into greater detail of the traditions which focuses on keeping the group in healthy shape. The Big Book came first and then the 12 by 12, but it is still AA approved literature. (: I hope that makes more sense.
Word up
Thanks amazing job
Most welcome. Glad to help (:
Little over 100 hours clean
Fuck yah! Proud of you!
How are you?
Can u please point out all 12 steps in bills story I'm working on it with my sponsor as an assignment and I'm SO LOST 😂
Don't worry. It is totally normal. There aren't exactly precise places in Bills Story where it mentions the steps like it does in the 164 pages say like pages 72 - fifth step or page 76 - Step Seven and Eight and Nine. Bill's story explains a short figurative means instead of directly stating "now we are at step 1,2,3" etc. I hope that makes a little more sense.
Or you can get a 12 and 12 book
I'm new too my sponsor told me to buy a 12 and 12 book it's got the 12 steps and the 12 tradition I also join a 12 step group
Hope this helps
@@angelhopes8918 A 12 step group is a great pair with 12 steps and 12 traditions book (:
Love it 😊🙏
Thank you Dan
Very good
Thank you Maria. (:
I've swore off drugs and alcohol alot
Its a horrible cycle.
It’s 2021. What works for one May not work another
There is no monopoly on wellness (:
I suggest you buy the big book dictionary
One day at a time
Are you ready the story in the back
No I had not planned on doing that. (:
Thank you for putting this together, it’s great! Today is my 1 year birthday and this was great to listen to at the end of the day.
CONGRATULATIONS !!! So happy you persisted. And, thank you for listening as well (: Wishing you decades more of liberty and light to pass on to the world spiritual warrior!
Hey Robb congrats on that one year. How are you doing on your journey today?
@@cameronw.2775 Hi Cameron, Thank you for asking. My program is going great! I made it past the 18month mark. I started sponsoring and it really set the second part of my recovery into play. I got my first sponsee through the steps and am continuing to work with him and a new sponsee. Thank you for posting your videos, they are very useful. I hope your recovery is going well. Happy sobriety!!
@@Robbskunky wow! That’s amazing man and so inspiring to hear. I recently had a stumble this summer after 15 months but I think I figured what happened. I was going through the motions but it was more of a “script” rather than doing real work. I’m almost back at a month and have been doing tons of meetings and reading and getting numbers and I love the program this time around which I never really felt before. Here’s to another 24 everyone!
13 days today on my 3rd Time around
Heck yah! Dig your feet deep into it this time and give yourself a loving gift my friend (:
Stay with it
I am 13 days free from all substances. Again!
9 seconds in and I just realized I'm going to like you and you're not a skinny weener
Ahahha that’s quite the comment 💪🏼
@@GrowthGuided lol sorry I just watched Heavyweights. Can't get than line out of my head.
"At the end of the summer this camp will be filled with a bunch of skinny winners"
"Skinny Weenars!?!"
@@bradkendall9551 ahahah all good my man (:
fear i am headed for a relapse due to stress.
“Willing to go to any lengths” comes to mind for me. Talk to your sponsor about your challenges with complete openness. Fear that you might become the most calm and peaceful Version of You instead (:
1939 this was written
Who wants to come over for a meeting?
On my journey
Good good. Keeping pushing (:
Lmao yes it has changed my life
Bloody hell, get on with it.
Love and tolerance. Lol
Hello
Hi Mark !
Page 377
I was told first three words on page 112
Had to turn channel your mouth offensive words unsuitable.reading big book is fine but your foul language comments turn off. What's wrong with you..?