From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)
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... served, past
occurrences should not be discussed.
BB p.125,
The Family Afterward
So we think that unless
some good and useful purpose is to be served, past occurrences should
not be discussed.
2.
... served them.
12&12 p.170,
Tradition Eight
Drunk farms, educational ventures,
state legislatures,
and commissions advertised the fact that A.A. members served them.
3.
... served; we
must not have it in ...
BB p.100,
Working With Others
People have said we must not go where liquor is served; we must not have it in our homes;
we must shun friends who drink; we must avoid moving pictures which show drinking scenes; we must not go into bars; our friends must hide their bottles if we go to their houses; we mustn't think or be reminded about alcohol at
all.
4.
... served well,
they may -- to their surprise ...
12&12 p.134,
Tradition Two
If the founder and his friends have served well, they may -- to their surprise -- be reinstated for a time.
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