From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)
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... disaster does
not subside as we go ...
BB p.17,
There Is A Solution
Unlike the feelings of
the ship's passengers,
however, our joy in escape
from disaster does not subside as we go our individual ways.
2.
... disaster, especially
if he is an alcoholic ...
BB p.44,
We Agnostics
To one who feels he is an atheist or agnostic such an experience seems impossible, but to
continue as he is means
disaster, especially if
he is an alcoholic of the hopeless variety.
3.
... disaster, provided
he remains willing to maintain ...
BB p.27,
There Is A Solution
He can go anywhere on this
earth where other free men may go without disaster, provided he remains willing to maintain a certain simple attitude.
4.
... disaster together
and you will commence shoulder ...
BB p.152,
A Vision For You
You will be bound to them
with new and wonderful ties, for you will escape disaster together and you will commence shoulder to shoulder your common journey.
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