Pg 62 “Selfishness--self-centerdness! That, we think, is the root of our troubles. Driven by a hundred forms of fear, self-delusion, self-seeking, and self-pity, we step on the toes of our fellows and they retaliate. Sometimes they hurt us, seemingly without provocation, but we invariably find that at some time in the past we have made decisions based on self which later placed us in a position to be hurt.”

Pg 34 “Whether such a person can quit upon a nonspiritual basis depends upon the extent to which he has already lost the power to choose whether he will drink or not.”

Special format: Spiritual experience

Pg 125 “Another principle we observe carefully is that we do not relate intimate experiences of another person unless we are sure he would approve. We find it better, when possible, to stick to our own stories. A man may criticize or laugh at himself and it will affect others favorably, but criticism or ridicule coming from another often produces the contrary effect. Members of a family should watch such matters carefully, for one careless, inconsiderate remark has been known to raise the very devil. We alcoholics are sensitive people. It takes some of us a long time to outgrow that serious handicap.”

Pg 57 “ Circumstances made him willing to believe.”

Pg 25 “there was nothing left for us but to pick up the simple kit of spiritual tools laid at our feet.”

Step 10.

PG 25 “If you are as seriously alcoholic as we were, we believe there is no middle of the road solution.”

“Perhaps there is a better way--we think so. For we are now on a different basis; the basis of trusting and relying upon God. We must trust infinite God rather than our finite selves. We are in the world to play the role He would have us, and humbly rely on Him, does He enable us to match calamity with serenity.”

A Way Out welcomes four of our favorites to share their thoughts and experiences on step 3. 

Alex V. Erik S. Tess E. Penn S. 

thank you all!