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

straighten
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STRAINED   occurs   3 times    (Definition from Merriam-Webster Online)
straining
strange
strangely

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1.
... strained, abnormal condition.   BB p.122, The Family Afterward   Go to page 122 in the Big Book
Cessation of drinking is but the first step away from a highly strained, abnormal condition.


2.
... strained relations.   BB p.98, Working With Others   Go to page 98 in the Big Book
Now, the domestic problem: There may be divorce, separation, or just strained relations.

3.
... strained the patience of our best friends ...   12&12 p.78, Step Eight
We've repeatedly strained the patience of our best friends to a snapping point, and have brought out the very worst in those who didn't think much of us to begin with.


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