What does the second step of AA say?

The second step doesn’t say “We came to believe in a power greater than ourselves” it says “We came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.” That’s the beauty–we are invited to begin to think about what our higher power can be.

Why did they call the group Alcoholics Anonymous anonymity?

Originally, anonymity was practiced as a result of the experimental nature of the fellowship and to protect members from the stigma of being seen as an alcoholic. The name “Alcoholics Anonymous” referred to the members, not to the message.

Who are the critics of Alcoholics Anonymous?

In recent years, some critics have pressed AA to do more about the combustible mix of violent ex-felons and newcomers who assume that others “in the rooms” are there voluntarily.

When was Alcoholics Anonymous comes of age published?

1957 Alcoholics Anonymous Comes of Age was published. 1962 The Twelve Concepts for World Service were adopted by AA as a guideline for international issues. 1962 The movie Days of Wine and Roses depicted an alcoholic in AA. 1971 Bill Wilson died. His last words to AA members were, “God bless you and Alcoholics Anonymous forever.”

In recent years, some critics have pressed AA to do more about the combustible mix of violent ex-felons and newcomers who assume that others “in the rooms” are there voluntarily.

Who was the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous?

The co-founder of AA, Bill W. mentions in his autobiography that for him it was a sudden, strong “white light” and life-changing event: “I stood upon a summit where a great wind blew. A wind not of air, but of spirit. In great, clean strength it blew right through me.

Why did I join Alcoholics Anonymous in my 20s?

Her 20s had been rough, a struggle with depression, anxiety, alcohol and drugs. But early that spring two years ago, she told her parents and younger sister that she had met a charming, kind and handsome man who understood what she had been through.

What are the tenets of Alcoholics Anonymous?

They mingle with AA’s traditional clientele, ordinary citizens who are voluntarily seeking help with their drinking problems from a group whose main tenets is anonymity. (When telling often-harrowing stories of their alcoholism, the recovering drinkers introduce themselves only by their first names.)