A study of step 5 of the 12 steps program verywell mind. These 12 steps are outlined in chapter 5, how it works, of the big book. Joe and charlie aa big book study series 33 tapes, 1520. Amongst the most helpful tape series for newcomers, they explore essential concepts of steps 14 with solid book based explanations. When it comes to ego defl ation, few steps are harder to take than five.
Its not about being sponsoredits about sponsoring others that is a predictor for recovery. These are some of the best tapes i have, and one of my personal favorites. Incredible benefits of aas 5th step discovery place. Read more about alcoholics anonymous step five, where members admit to god, to ourselves, and to another.
But scarcely any step is more necessary to longtime sobri. Admitted to god, to ourselves and to another human being the exact nature of our. Both of you have been a part of challenging me to learn more about the big book, the steps, the principles, and how it all relates to recovery. The big book of alcoholics anonymous details a program of recovery, including the twelve steps and twelve traditions. Of all the 12 steps, step 5 is probably the hardest for everyone. We will be more reconciled to discussing ourselves with another. Admitted to god, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. Alcoholics anonymous is often referred to as a 12 step program, and aa is the basis for many other 12 step programs that have been established. Step five admitted to god, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. The steps helped each of the cofounders of aa in their own recovery from alcoholism and have continued to help countless. Breaking down step five of aa alcoholics anonymous jason.
Steps by the big book step 5 steps by the big book. Breaking down step five of aa alcoholics anonymous. Even the big book addresses the neurotic newcomer exclaiming, what an order. The big book alcoholics anonymous outlines how it works. Breaking down step five of aa alcoholics anonymous jason wahler. Check out what the big book of aa alcoholics anonymous says about working step five. I share it with my god, with myself and with another human being. Having taken my personal inventory in step 4, i am now ready to share that inventory. And na online recovery also offers helpful advice on the 5th step. Downloadable group workbook companion to the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa, for adults who desire information on alcoholism and addiction recovery. If youve been thinking about doing your fifth step of aa and perhaps putting it off, keep in mind that laying it all out there on the table provides a great opportunity to finally let all your stuff go. Excerpts from writings about how step 5 of the 12 step program works. Step by step guide for sponsors contents purpose and use of this guide 5 before getting started on the steps 11 questions and answers on.
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