From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)
1.
... cries out
against the idea of personal ...
12&12 p.21,
Step One
2.
... cries out,
as it certainly will, "Yes, ...
12&12 p.35,
Step Three
But suppose that instinct still cries out, as it certainly will, "Yes, respecting alcohol, I guess I have to be
dependent upon A.A., but in all other matters I must still maintain my independence.
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