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

From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)

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RESIGN occurs 3 times (Definition from Merriam-Webster Online)

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... resign." BB p.148, To Employers

But if you cannot or will not stop drinking, I think you ought to resign."

... resign from the debating society and quit ... 12&12 p.26, Step Two

Just resign from the debating society and quit bothering yourself with such deep questions as whether it was the hen or the egg that came first.

... resign if ever drunk on the job, ... BB p.31, More About Alcoholism

Here are some of the methods we have tried: Drinking beer only, limiting the number of drinks, never drinking alone, never drinking in the morning, drinking only at home, never having it in the house, never drinking during business hours, drinking only at parties, switching from scotch to brandy, drinking only natural wines, agreeing to resign if ever drunk on the job, taking a trip, not taking a trip, swearing off forever (with and without a solemn oath), taking more physical exercise, reading inspirational books, going to health farms and sanitariums, accepting voluntary commitment to asylums -- we could increase the list ad infinitum.

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