From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)
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... surmount nor
understand.
12&12 p.57,
Step Five
2.
... surmount obstacles,
was cornered at last.
BB p.8,
Bill's Story
I, who had thought so well
of myself and my abilities, of my capacity to surmount obstacles, was cornered
at last.
3.
... surmount other
serious difficulties.
12&12 p.61,
Step Five
We shall want to speak with someone who is experienced, who not only has stayed dry but has been able to surmount other serious difficulties.
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