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

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Suppose a person places sex desire ahead ... 12&12 p.43, Step Four

Suppose a person places sex desire ahead of everything else.

Suppose an approach is made something like ... BB p.141, To Employers

Suppose an approach is made something like this:

Suppose, for instance, that we have drunk ... 12&12 p.86, Step Nine

Suppose, for instance, that we have drunk up a good chunk of our firm's money, whether by "borrowing" or on a heavily padded expense account.

Suppose, however, that your husband fits the ... BB p.112, To Wives

Suppose, however, that your husband fits the description of number two.

... "suppose I'd been obliged to talk to ... 12&12 p.153, Tradition Five

"Now," concludes the oldtimer, "suppose I'd been obliged to talk to this man on religious grounds?

Suppose I'd suggested that I'd take a ... 12&12 p.153, Tradition Five

Suppose I'd suggested that I'd take a hand in his domestic and business affairs?

Suppose my answer had to be that ... 12&12 p.153, Tradition Five

Suppose my answer had to be that A.A. needed a lot of money; that A.A. went in for education, hospitals, and rehabilitation?

Suppose now that through you several families ... BB p.153, A Vision For You

Suppose now that through you several families have adopted this way of life.

Suppose now you are making your second ... BB p.96, Working With Others

Suppose now you are making your second visit to a man.

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... suppose some would be shocked at our ... BB p.16, Bill's Story

I suppose some would be shocked at our seeming worldliness and levity.

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Suppose that financial insecurity constantly arouses these ... 12&12 p.52, Step Four

Suppose that financial insecurity constantly arouses these same feelings.

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Suppose that in our family lives we ... 12&12 p.81, Step Eight

Suppose that in our family lives we happen to be miserly, irresponsible, callous, or cold.

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... suppose that instinct still cries out, as ... 12&12 p.35, 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.

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... suppose that men in the fourth classification ... BB p.113, To Wives

You would suppose that men in the fourth classification would be quite hopeless, but that is not so.

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Suppose that this may continue to go ... 12&12 p.86, Step Nine

Suppose that this may continue to go undetected, if we say nothing.

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Suppose that we are irritable, critical, impatient, ... 12&12 p.81, Step Eight

Suppose that we are irritable, critical, impatient, and humorless.

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Suppose we fall short of the chosen ... BB p.70, How It Works

Suppose we fall short of the chosen ideal and stumble?

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Suppose we lavish attention upon one member ... 12&12 p.81, Step Eight

Suppose we lavish attention upon one member of the family and neglect the others.

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... suppose we suggest how they may be ... BB p.123, The Family Afterward

Suppose we tell you some of the obstacles a family will meet; suppose we suggest how they may be avoided -- even converted to good use for others.

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Suppose we tell you some of the ... BB p.123, The Family Afterward

Suppose we tell you some of the obstacles a family will meet; suppose we suggest how they may be avoided -- even converted to good use for others.

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