Working the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous
Action details and examples from my experience passing on the steps as outlined in AA literature.
- jump directly to Step 1 -- 2 -- 3 -- 4 -- 5 -- 6 -- 7 -- 8 -- 9 -- 10 -- 11-- 12 <>AAs Big Book to p164 - (steps are to p103)

4th Step action, printable pages from above linked page.
4th Step Parts - printable	Directions with examples - multiple pages	Worksheets - single page
Our Life's Names -	html. --- .doc	html. --- .doc
Resentments -	html. --- .doc	html. --- .doc
Fears -	html. --- .doc	html. --- .doc
Sex -	html. --- .doc	html. --- .doc
Assets -	html. --- .doc	html. --- .doc
Above parts in one file - html - has no printing page breaks. .doc- page breaks print each worksheet on separate page.	html. --- .doc	html. --- .doc
-- html files PRINT from browser or SAVE as html then OPEN later in browser to read or PRINT -- or OPEN .html in editing (web page) software for computer entries. -- then, can SAVE each page by name or anonymous code in a 4th step folder -- .doc files can open in MS Word other word processors for 4th step entries. -- then, can SAVE by name or discreet code in a 4th step folder.   PRINT as desired. Or, printouts can help layout good ole' pen and notebook 4th stepping !

AAs Big Book 3rd edition to p164. The 12 steps go thru p103.
12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous
Big Book Step Study Group Website founded 1980 in Cape Cod, MA.
Emmet Fox website "Author of Sermon on the Mount" used by early AA's to accurately understand God, Bible, Prayers, etc.
Definitions:"Thorough": Witnessing great, but some tragic results inspired clarity of intensions of certain words.
Group Inventory questions suggested in the AA pamphlet, "The AA Group."
What Does Crosstalk Have to Do with Our Primary Purpose?
RogerG's story relevant to the AA's 12 step program.

Below is 4th Step in action. When picture was taken, we used 2 notebooks, one for the resentment (grudge) list per page 65 and the other for vital "Turnarounds," - analysis of our thinking and action, "Refering to our list again....." (BigBook p67).

Step 4 action directions and examplesJanuary 2002 - For a few years now, I use one notebook to layout all 4th step parts. The top margin has ample room for the BB 3rd ed page 65 statement of resented act. Additional notebooks may be needed for the resentment part of this process during this inquiry of our life.

Image shows a sponsee "analyzing" a resentment. He follows directions in the original text of AA, still by many friends as most clarifying about disliked events. Many other 12 step programs suggest this format to treat "underlying causes" of addictions and/or disorders.

Big Book Step Study Group Website with listing of BBSS Groups that have descended from the original circa 1980 Hyannis, Cape Cod Group. BBSS meeting Format, Rotation schedule of a complete cycle of steps. Separate men's, women's and coed groups have spun off from the original group to different parts of the world.
Sponsorship - Life and death words by BillW.

Spiritual Experience - an Appendix in the AABig Book.
Pigeon - term used by AA cofounder Dr. BobS for sponsee.
Living the Traditions and Concepts as an individual. As we desire to grow in effectiveness, these thoughts improve behavior.
True Informed Group Conscience What it is and How to achieve it (html-printable)- (MSword-printable)
DEFENSES to recovery . Subtle behavior blocks to progress.
Boston Globe review 12/26/01, AA's Big Book 4th Edition -
    An eye moistening account of AA's basic text, the "Big Book", titled "Alcoholics Anonymous."