The Official AA 12 Concepts Checklist The following originated from an A.A. group and was further developed by the trustees’ Literature Committee for distribution by the General Service Office. This checklist is intended as a starting point for discussion by A.A. groups, districts or areas. … Read More

A Brief & Mind-Blowing History of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)   Mel B. ‘New Wine’… The Grand Synthesis of A.A. History If Parmenides taught us anything it’s that nothing comes from nothing (ex nihilo nihil fit!) – super nerdy philosophy humor, forgive me! Astonishingly, we are … Read More

Celebrate Recovery 12 Steps and Biblical Comparisons We admitted we were powerless over our addictions and compulsive behaviors, that our lives had become unmanageable. “I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do … Read More

Dr. Carl Jung’s Letter To Bill Wilson…and some Prof. Dr. C. G. JungKusnacht-ZurichSeestrasse 228January 30, 1961 Mr. William G. WilsonAlcoholics AnonymousBox 459 Grand Central StationNew York 17, N.Y. Dear Mr. Wilson, Your letter has been very welcome indeed. I had no news from Roland H. … Read More

12 Steps In Reverse…a design for relapse I’ve heard it once before that ”if you ain’t move forwards through the steps, you’re moving backwards.”  It makes sense. The 12-Steps offer a design for living and when that ‘design’ starts to shift there should be demonstrable … Read More

OA 12 Steps…some of the best literature in the rooms. Overeaters Anonymous (OA) is a fellowship rich with enthusiasm and hope. They zealously target a niche that not many dare tread but they do so with answers and compassion. That’s what I love about this … Read More