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Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and
Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)
OBLIVION occurs
6 times
(
Definition from Merriam-Webster Online)
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1.
... oblivion.
12&12 p.71,
Step Seven
When we were
frustrated, even in
part, we
drank for
oblivion.
2.
... oblivion.
BB p.6,
Bill's Story
So
two bottles, and --
oblivion.
3.
... oblivion and
the awful awakening to face ...
BB p.151,
A Vision For You
4.
... oblivion every
day.
BB p.19,
There Is A Solution
Those of us who
live in
large
cities are
overcome by
the
reflection that
close by
hundreds are
dropping into
oblivion every
day.
5.
... oblivion it
brought.
12&12 p.120,
Step Twelve
When our
drinking had
become much
worse,
money was only an
urgent requirement which could
supply us with the
next drink and the
temporary comfort of
oblivion it
brought.
6.
... oblivion looks
possible as a solution.
12&12 p.45,
Step Four
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