Monthly Archives: March 2022
Are there any Gay Meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous?
Many men and women who identify as LGBT have an acute sense of feeling judged by society, and whilst that judgement does not necessarily carry over into AA, although it can at times, the structure of AA gives them the freedom to set up meetings they feel safe with, and as importantly, in control of.
What are the AA promises?
The AA promises are a set of statements that come towards the end of chapter six in the book Alcoholics Anonymous, after the narrative detailing the process involved in step nine of the recovery program.
These statements talk of a new freedom and a new happiness, making peace with the past, being free of fears around economic insecurity and having a real sense of purpose in life. The full wording can be found here.
What is the Alcoholics Anonymous symbol?
The symbol that is most commonly associated with Alcoholics Anonymous is that of a triangle located within a circle. Like many things within AA , it has been borrowed from other sources, most commonly associated with various spiritual and religious traditions.
What is the 4th edition of the big book of Alcoholics Anonymous?
The book Alcoholics Anonymous, commonly referred to as the big book of AA, was first published in 1939. It established the organisation of AA by the same name, and as AA grew in size, the book became the mainstay of the organisation.
Since then, three other editions have been published, with a 4th edition being published in 2001
Alcoholics Anonymous Hotline
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) has always realised the importance of people being able to contact them quickly, and gain quick and reliable information about the time and place of meetings, as well as more general information.
Having a so-called hotline has always been an important element of AA’s ability to respond to people’s needs whenever possible.