From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)
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... relatives and
friends whose problem has been ...
BB p.104,
To Wives
Among us are wives, relatives and friends whose problem has been solved, as well as some who
have not yet found a happy solution.
2.
... relatives, friends
and others close to alcoholics.
BB p.121,
To Wives (Note)
Though it is entirely separate from Alcoholics Anonymous,
it uses the general principles of the A.A. program as a guide for husbands, wives, relatives, friends and others close to alcoholics.
3.
... relatives, innumerable
trips to police courts, sanitariums, ...
BB p.97,
Working With Others
It may mean sharing your money and your home, counseling frantic wives and relatives, innumerable trips to police courts, sanitariums, hospitals, jails and asylums.
4.
... relatives or
friends of alcoholics (in A.A. ...
12&12 p.118,
Step Twelve (Note)
Not a part of A.A., this worldwide fellowship
consists of spouses and
other relatives or friends of alcoholics
(in A.A. or still drinking).
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