Aa big book ch9 the family afterward 4th edition youtube. Anne ripley smith, dr bobs beloved wife, anne robinson ripley smiths 19331939 journal is available. Aa big book video chapter 9 the family afterward youtube. Let them remember that his drinking wrought all kinds of damage that may take long to repair. Heartbreaking and heart mending, afterward is a beautifully crafted novel that shows the power of hope and the resilience of one incredible boy and the people who care about him. After spending many days with to wives, however, i am disinclined to read chapter 9 to find out. Posts tagged the family afterward saturdays year 4 ep. There is a chapter in the 1st edition big book entitled an alcoholics wife, written by marie b there is uncertainty about who wrote the big book chapter to wives either bill w. To wives was written when most of the time the alcoholic in the family was the husband, but of course, if you are the husband and your wife is the alcoholic, just switch the heshe. Mike presents a big book study podcast and thoughts on recovery. A compilation of recordings from a 28 week big book workshop. A little ditty on the big book, alcoholics anonymous the family afterwards. Large family for this list equals 5 or more children. There is an illusion that once our loved ones get sober, things will be perfect.
It reminded me in some ways of the book the lovely bones in the way it was written. All quoted text unless otherwise stated comes from the big book of alcoholics anonymous with wording sometimes changed only to make it more relevant for gaming addiction. There is uncertainty about who wrote the big book chapter to wives. This page contains the recordings from the family afterward. Original manuscript chaper 9 the family afterward alcoholics anonymous alcohol allergy rehabilitation of alcoholics dr. Like all chapters except for chapter 10 to employers, it was written by bill w. While chapter 8 primarily looked at addiction from a spouses point of view, the family afterward opens its discussion to. Husbands and wives have sometimes been obliged to separate for a time until new perspective, new victory over hurt pride could be rewon. The 164 and more book, ebook, and web site are all concordances which display passages from the big book alcoholics anonymous, the twelve steps and twelve traditions, and the a. Though old buildings will eventually be replaced by finer ones, the new structures will take. The family afterward our women folk have suggested certain attitudes a wife may take with the husband who is recovering.
A little ditty on the big book, alcoholics anonymous the. Chapter 9 the family afterward original manuscript. In the chapter, the family afterward it says, the family of an alcoholic longs for the return of happiness. Overview preface preface chapter 1 bills story chapter 2 there is a solution chapter 3 more about alcoholism chapter 4 we agnostics chapter 5 how it works chapter 6 into action chapter 7 working with others chapter 8 to wives chapter 9 the family afterward chapter 10 to employers chapter 11 a vision for you. Im a compulsive overeater and leading the big book study this week. Families in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. This page is dedicated to the recordings that took place beginning with the 80th anniversary of the big book s publishing. Provided to youtube by cdbaby the family afterward alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous. Like to wives, this chapter also sounds like it was written by family members of the alcoholic. All members of the family should meet upon the common ground of tolerance, understanding and love. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for.
The purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to better understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics anonymous, intended to impart to each of us based on their experience and knowledge of alcoholism and. The family afterward i went to an aa meeting last night where i listened to a big book study of chapter 9 the family afterward. The family may feel they hold a mortgage on dad, so big that no equity should be left for outsiders. The out of body experiences had to be accepted as this was the main concept. The family afterward tanya and coleen speaking on the topic of the family afterward at the spiritual awakenings group bernardsville nj 2004. This page is dedicated to the recordings that took place beginning with the 80th anniversary of the big books publishing. The family afterward 1 birthdays 2 the new guy 2 just for fun 3.
Sorting and rendering passages in the proprietary format of the 164 and more concordance does not in any way imply affiliation with or endorsement by either alcoholics. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. Last week, lee covered the points that there is plenty of work left to do after i put down the food, and that my disease affects my whole family. Afterward is based on a reallife double kidnapping case in which one boy was taken and then a second several years after, but the book is obviously fictional and several details thank you for sharing it with the world with such care and tenderness, jennifer mathieu. The alcoholic has begun their journey and the family is curious as to where to place their own energy and what role to play moving forward. Whether the family goes on a spiritual basis or not, the alcoholic member has to if he would recover. The family must realize that dad, though marvelously improved, is still convalesc ing. A complete big book study recorded live during a big book study over 27 weeks during winterspring 201516 by tim b. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. Shaun david hutchinson, author of we are the ants the afterward is a beautifully tender romance woven deftly into a compelling adventure. Alcoholics anonymous also known as the big book in recovery circles sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Aa speakers joe and charlie more about alcoholism the big book. Recorded live during a big book study over 27 weeks during winterspring 201516 by tim b.
In the chapter, the family afterward it says, the family of an alcoholic longs for the return of happiness and security it will take time to clear away the wreck. Chapter 9 of alcoholics anonymous the family afterward deals primarily with this issue. Mar 02, 2020 posts tagged the family afterward saturdays year 4 ep. The first 164 pages of the big book with lined blank pages opposite each page of text for note taking. The afterward gleefully delves into the mostly untapped time frame of what happens after the big quest just as the title indicates, delivering humor, friendship, adventure, and most importantly a love story.
Alcoholics anonymous big book original edition perfect paperback september 30, 2008. Aa big book workshop, taking the 12 steps as done in the 1940s duration. The big book of alcoholics anonymous there is a solution duration. When it does, it can be frightening, especially to those watching the disaster unfold. Oct 25, 2014 there is a chapter in the 1st edition big book entitled an alcoholics wife, written by marie b.
Selfishness and selfcenteredness may affect all the members of the family as might the harboring of. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous. The big book reminds me in chapter nine, the family afterwards, that cessation of drinking is but the first step away from a highly strained, abnormal condition. The others must be convinced of his new status beyond the shadow of a doubt. The big book of alcoholics anonymous tells us that the work has just begun. What an appropriate topic for an alanoner to walk into. The world would be a better place if we had more books like this in it. Christa desir, author of bleed like me and fault line afterward is a perceptive depiction of recovery from a trauma most of us have only read about in the news. It was interesting to listen to the shares about the damage done to families and how the wrongs were being righted by all through love and compassion.
Its not bad by any means, its just that the narrative choices dont make any sense to me. Instead of developing new channels of activity for themselves, mother and children demand that he stay home and make up the deficiency. We are sure god wants us to be happy, joyous, and free. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a. Fear of relapse fear of relapse big book reading the family. I had previously read her other book sister which i liked but thought this was much better. The family must realize that dad, though marvelously improved, is still convalescing.
They should be thankful he is sober and able to be of this world once more. While chapter 8 primarily looked at addiction from a spouses point of view, the family afterward opens its discussion to the rest of the family. The difficulties we face and the mistakes we are likely to make are laid out in the family afterward. Aa recovered alcoholics anonymous aa11 19,750 views. Mike on experience the big book aa meetings available online. Chapter9inthebigbookofaa thefamily afterwardpages1225thecomponents ofarecoveryfamilythisreportjustoutlineswhateachpageexplains. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc.
Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Based on the readily available reference material, bill wilson was the author of the chapter of the big book titled. The afterward is a queer fantasy that evokes series like the belgariad and the mallorean but puts a modern twist on them. Oct 10, 2005 there are 2 of them they are labeled to wives and the family afterward. The purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to better understand the information the authors of the book. Selfishness and selfcenteredness may affect all the members of the family as might the harboring of resentments and being critical or impatient 122. May 26, 2017 the family afterwards is the books effort to show the family of a sober alcoholic what they might expect and suggestions on how they may deal with the newly sober family member. Jennifer a on experience the big book aa meetings available online. The family afterward is something of an addendum to chapter 8 to wives. Alcoholics anonymous bob b and lynda b on the family. Apr 28, 2011 i went to an aa meeting last night where i listened to a big book study of chapter 9 the family afterward. Sep 17, 2018 aa big book ch9 the family afterward 4th edition.
The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism. A little ditty on the big book, alcoholics anonymous. Reading guide for the family afterward amethyst recovery. And that wraps it up for codependency, which i assume is further addressed in the big books chapter 9, the family afterward. Appropriately titled the family afterward, the ninth chapter in the big book of alcoholics anonymous begins to answer the first question i am asked by those surrounding their newly sober loved one. We suggest you follow along in your own 4th edition big book and take notes as you listen to the audio. Because this book has become the basic text for our society and has helped such large numbers of alcoholic men and women to recovery, there exists strong sentiment against any radical changes being made in it. I do agree that the big book is for aa, however, the to wives chapter was not for the recovery of alcoholism, but rather written for those who live with an alcoholicthe family afterward is written in regards to what the family of an alcoholic goes through. Perhaps they created the impression that he is to be wrapped in cotton wool and placed on a pedestal. All members of the family should meet upon the common. This is a transcript of a big book workshop that joe and charlie have done around the world.
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