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

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HOPELESSNESS occurs 9 times (Definition from Merriam-Webster Online)

Many less desperate alcoholics tried A.A., but did not succeed because they could not make the admission of hopelessness.

... hopelessness and futility of life as we ... BB p.25, There Is A Solution

But we saw that it really worked in others, and we had come to believe in the hopelessness and futility of life as we had been living it.

... hopelessness of alcoholism because you offer a ... BB p.92, Working With Others

But you may talk to him about the hopelessness of alcoholism because you offer a solution.

... hopelessness of the average alcoholic's plight is, ... BB p.43, More About Alcoholism

One of these men, staff member of a world-renowned hospital, recently made this statement to some of us: "What you say about the general hopelessness of the average alcoholic's plight is, in my opinion, correct.

... hopelessness of the next morning are unforgettable. BB p.6, Bill's Story

The remorse, horror and hopelessness of the next morning are unforgettable.

... hopelessness, the physician began to pursue the ... BB xvi, Foreword to Second Edition

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But when the broker gave him Dr. Silkworth's description of alcoholism and its hopelessness, the physician began to pursue the spiritual remedy for his malady with a willingness he had never before been able to muster.

Hopelessness was written large on the man's face as he replied, "Oh, but that's no use.

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