From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)
1.
... respecting alcohol,
I guess I have to ...
12&12 p.36,
Step Three
But suppose that instinct still cries out, as it certainly will, "Yes, respecting alcohol, I guess I have to be
dependent upon A.A., but in all other matters I must still maintain my independence.
2.
... respecting any
other problem we could possibly ...
12&12 p.76,
Step Seven
If that degree of humility could enable us to
find the grace by which such a deadly obsession could be banished, then there must be
hope of the same result respecting any other problem we could possibly
have.
3.
... respecting financial
and emotional security.
12&12 p.51,
Step Four
Also of importance for
most alcoholics are the questions they must ask about their behavior respecting financial and emotional security.
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