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Living Sober audio format
About that title...
Some questions often asked by new nondrinkers—and pages that offer some answers
Why ‘not drinking’?
Using this booklet
Staying away from the first drink
Using the 24-hour plan
Remembering that alcoholism is an incurable, progressive, fatal disease
“Live and Let Live”
Getting active
Using the Serenity Prayer
Changing old routines
Eating or drinking something—usually, sweet
Making use of “telephone therapy”
Availing yourself of a sponsor
Getting plenty of rest
“First Things First”
Fending off loneliness
Watching out for anger and resentments
Being good to yourself
Looking out for overelation
“Easy Does It”
Being grateful
Remembering your last drunk
Avoiding dangerous drugs and medications
Eliminating self-pity
Seeking professional help
Steering clear of emotional entanglements
Getting out of the “if” trap
Being wary of drinking occasions
Letting go of old ideas
Reading the A.A. message
Going to A.A. meetings
Trying the Twelve Steps
Finding your own way
The Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous
Appendix
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Twelve Concepts for World Services Audio Version – by Bill W.
Copyright
Preface
The Twelve Concepts (Short Form)
The Twelve Concepts (Long Form)
Introduction
Concept I
Concept II
Concept III
Concept IV
Concept V
Concept VI
Concept VII
Concept VIII
Concept IX
Concept X
Concept XI
Concept XII
Audio PSAs
Drinking was no fun for me
I just wanted to die
Alcohol didn't work anymore
I thought I was too smart
Everybody was on my case
All of a sudden, everything got crazy
The easier, softer way
Never alone again
A.A. made the difference
We know how you feel
We're all in this together
People just like me
The door is always open
I could feel the happiness
I know where I'm going
A richer life to live
Archives Audio Library
Bill W. at the1969 General Service Conference - In this clip, Bill shares his experience of a failed attempt to change “Spiritual Awakening” to “Spiritual Experience” in A.A.’s Twelve Steps. Length: 3:28
Bill on criticism and A.A. - From a talk at A.A.’s 30th Anniversary International Convention in 1965. Length: 07:30
Dr. Bob’s last message - On keeping the A.A. program simple. Talk delivered at the First International Convention, Cleveland, Ohio, July 1950. Length: 03:28
An interview of Sister Ignatia in 1954 - Bill W. interviews Sister Ignatia who recounts memories of the early days with Dr. Bob. Length: 07:36
Bill W.’s humorous anecdote on “the day he lost his pants.” - Talk given at the 1960 A.A. International Convention, Long Beach, California. Length: 03:17
Bill W. on the origin of Rule 62 - From a talk recorded in 1948, San Diego, California. Length: 03:18
Sister Ignatia - tells the story of Dr. Bob admitting one of the first alcoholics to St. Thomas Hospital. Talk delivered at A.A.’s 1960 International Convention, Long Beach, California. Length: 09:20