11th Step

“This business of resentment is infinitely grave. We found that it is fatal. For when harboring such feelings we shut ourselves off from the sunlight of the Spirit.”

~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, There Is A Solution, pg. 66~

“Why, he argued, should he lose the remainder of his business, only to bring still more suffering to his family by foolishly admitting his plight to people from whom he made his livelihood?”

~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, A Vision For You, pg. 155~

“He told how he lived in constant worry about those who might find out about his alcoholism. He had, of course, the familiar alcoholic obsession that few knew of his drinking.”

~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, A Vision For You, pg. 155~

“When our friend related his experience, the man agreed that no amount of will power he might muster could stop his drinking for long. A spiritual experience, he conceded, was absolutely necessary, but the price seemed high upon the basis suggested.”

~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, A Vision For You, pg. 155~

"The verdict of the ages is that men of faith seldom lack courage. They trust their God. So we never apologize for our belief in Him. Instead, we try to let Him demonstrate, through us, what He can do."

~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, There Is A Solution, pg. 68~

“There is scarcely any form of trouble and misery which has not been overcome among us."

~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, Bill’s Story, pg. 15~

I have seen men come out of asylums and resume a vital place in the lives of their families and communities. Business and professional men have regained their standing.

~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, Bill’s Story, pg. 15~

I have seen hundreds of families set their feet in the path that really goes somewhere; have seen the most impossible domestic situations righted; feuds and bitterness of all sorts wiped out.

~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, Bill’s Story, pg. 15~

The joy of living we really have, even under pressure and difficulty.

~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, Bill’s Story, pg. 15~

"We commenced to make many fast friends and a fellowship has grown up among us of which it is a wonderful thing to feel a part of.

~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, Bill’s Story, pg. 15~