From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)
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Realization dawns
that he is but a ...
12&12 p.130,
Tradition One
Realization dawns that he is
but a small part of a great whole; that no personal sacrifice is too great for
preservation of the Fellowship.
2.
... realization of
his condition may come to ...
BB p.144,
To Employers
If the book is read the moment the patient is able, while acutely depressed, realization of his condition
may come to him.
3.
... realization of
the fact, the wife is ...
12&12 p.118,
Step Twelve
Very gradually, and usually without any realization of the fact, the wife is forced to become the mother of an erring boy.
4.
... realization of
the gravity of the alcoholic ...
BB p.103,
Working With Others
Some day we hope that Alcoholics Anonymous
will help the public to a better realization of the gravity of the
alcoholic problem, but
we shall be of little use if our attitude is one of bitterness or hostility.
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