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Can’t Stop Drinking?
Have a problem with alcohol? There is a solution. AA has a simple program that works. It’s based on one alcoholic helping another. What is AA? We are a fellowship of people who come together to solve our drinking problem. It doesn’t cost anything to attend AA meetings. There are no age or education requirements to participate. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about their drinking problem.…
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How to Attend a Meeting
Learn the essentials of attending meetings, where to find them, and what to expect. I’m New. Where Do I Start? The Can’t Stop Drinking and About Alcoholics Anonymous pages can help you learn more about AA. If you have questions or would like someone from AA to reach out to you, call the Central Office or use the Contact Us form. Find a Local Meeting Meetings in the Salt Lake area…
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Step 3 – Rob S_March 2018
When I first came into the AA Fellowship I did not know what to expect. I just knew that I had to do something. I was 54 years old and had been drinking for 39 years. My drinking started normally, kegs in High School, weekend parties in College and drinks after work. In my generation drinking at lunch was accepted. I had an old boss of mine tell me if I…
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Those Catchy AA Slogans – Evan J_LifelineApr17
I was leaving a meeting the other day and asked a friend “Will I see you tomorrow?” He replied, “God willing.” A little irritated, I said “Are you gonna be here or not? God is always willing”. Then, I had that ahha moment: what are other alcoholics favorite and not so favorite catchy AA slogans? ? My first interview took place at 6:30 am service with a smile, this gentlemen pointed out…
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Step Nine: My Experience, Strength, and Hope – Lloyd R_Lifeline 2016
Okay, so the first eight steps were behind me. I felt as if I had already given so much of myself in the previous steps, but was now faced with moving from behind the shield of protection that surrounded me in AA, to the firing line of reality. Could I do it? I had felt protected. I had felt safe. All the things that I had shared or accomplished to…
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My First Step Four – Shannon – May 2015
By the time I arrived at AA I had no doubt that I was an alcoholic. I arrived beaten down and willing to do whatever it took to stay sober. That meant doing the Twelve Steps to the best of my ability (though at the time my brain was so fried they made no sense to me). So as I got to my first Step Four I was willing to do…
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There is a direct linkage . . .
“There is a direct linkage among self-examination, meditation, and prayer. Taken separately, these practices can bring much relief and benefit. But when they are logically related and interwoven, the result is an unshakable foundation for life.” What an incredible promise! This program is full of promises, each step has its own. When I was first introduced to the steps there seemed to be no flow to them at all. But I…