From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)
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... connections, and
we feared we'd be exploited.
12&12 p.161,
Tradition Seven
We took this violent new tack because here and there members had tried to make money out of their A.A. connections, and we feared we'd be
exploited.
2.
... connections, or
shelter.
BB p.96,
Working With Others
Be certain he will be welcomed by your family,
and that he is not trying to impose upon you for money, connections, or shelter.
3.
... connections, they
may wish to make contact ...
BB p.131,
The Family Afterward
Though the family has no religious connections, they may wish to make contact with or take membership in a religious body.
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