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DISCUSSION   occurs   13 times    (Definition from Merriam-Webster Online)
disease
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disgrace

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1.
... discussion.   BB p.91, Working With Others   Go to page 91 in the Big Book
Though you have talked with the family, leave them out of the first discussion.


2.
... discussion.   BB p.111, To Wives   Go to page 111 in the Big Book
Be sure you are not critical during such a discussion.


3.
... discussion.   BB p.127, The Family Afterward   Go to page 127 in the Big Book
As each member of a resentful family begins to see his shortcomings and admits them to the others, he lays a basis for helpful discussion.


4.
... discussion does arise, you might suggest he ...   BB p.111, To Wives   Go to page 111 in the Big Book
When a discussion does arise, you might suggest he read this book or at least the chapter on alcoholism.

5.
... discussion included a very important question.   12&12 p.163, Tradition Seven
The agenda discussion included a very important question.


6.
... discussion, it may be well to summarize ...   BB p.20, There Is A Solution   Go to page 20 in the Big Book
Before going into a detailed discussion, it may be well to summarize some points as we see them.


7.
... discussion, no matter what the subject, it ...   BB p.118, To Wives   Go to page 118 in the Big Book
Next time you and he have a heated discussion, no matter what the subject, it should be the privilege of either to smile and say, "This is getting serious.


8.
... discussion of matters medical, psychiatric, social, and ...   BB p.19, There Is A Solution   Go to page 19 in the Big Book
Of necessity there will have to be discussion of matters medical, psychiatric, social, and religious.

9.
... discussion of them with an understanding and ...   12&12 p.56, Step Five
Psychiatrists and psychologists point out the deep need every human being has for practical insight and knowledge of his own personality flaws and for a discussion of them with an understanding and trustworthy person.


10.
... discussion, vote, and, whenever possible, by substantial ...   BB p.575, Appendix VII, Twelve Concepts (Short Form)   Display entire Appendix VII
XII. The Conference shall observe the spirit of A.A. tradition, taking care that it never becomes the seat of perilous wealth or power; that sufficient operating funds and reserve be its prudent financial principle; that it place none of its members in a position of unqualified authority over others; that it reach all important decisions by discussion, vote, and, whenever possible, by substantial unanimity; that its actions never be personally punitive nor an incitement to public controversy; that it never perform acts of government, and that, like the Society it serves, it will always remain democratic in thought and action.

11.
... discussion while the newcomer's fate hung in ...   12&12 p.142, Tradition Three
So went the discussion while the newcomer's fate hung in the balance.


12.
... discussion with other people.   BB p.94, Working With Others   Go to page 94 in the Big Book
He may rebel at the thought of a drastic housecleaning which requires discussion with other people.


13.
... discussion without rancor or bias.   BB p.134, The Family Afterward   Go to page 134 in the Big Book
When this happens, they can be invited to join in morning meditation and then they can take part in the daily discussion without rancor or bias.


Passages from the Big Book Alcoholics Anonymous and the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions are reprinted with permission of A.A. World Services, Inc.  The A.A. Preamble, copyright © The A.A. Grapevine, Inc., is reprinted with permission.  Permission to reprint does not in any way imply affiliation with or endorsement by either Alcoholics Anonymous or The A.A. Grapevine, Inc.

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