FALLING in Big Book Alcoholics Anonymous, 12 Steps and 12 Traditions

From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)

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FALLING occurs 4 times (Definition from Merriam-Webster Online)

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... falling back in exhaustion after each futile ... BB p.107, To Wives

As animals on a treadmill, we have patiently and wearily climbed, falling back in exhaustion after each futile effort to reach solid ground.

... falling down on his spiritual program. BB p.126, The Family Afterward

They criticize, pointing out how he is falling down on his spiritual program.

... falling in love, change of environment, or ... BB p.21, There Is A Solution

If a sufficiently strong reason -- ill health, falling in love, change of environment, or the warning of a doctor -- becomes operative, this man can also stop or moderate, although he may find it difficult and troublesome and may even need medical attention.

... falling into confusion over the names these ... 12&12 p.48, Step Four

To avoid falling into confusion over the names these defects should be called, let's take a universally recognized list of major human failings -- the Seven Deadly Sins of pride, greed, lust, anger, gluttony, envy, and sloth.

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