From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)
1.
... hitherto denied
himself.
12&12 p.107,
Step Twelve
In a very real sense he has been transformed, because he
has laid hold of a source of strength which,
in one way or another, he had hitherto denied himself.
2.
... hitherto known
only excitement, depression, or anxiety ...
12&12 p.74,
Step Seven
To those of us who have hitherto known only excitement, depression, or anxiety
-- in other words, to all of
us -- this newfound peace
is a priceless gift.
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