Ok. I haven’t read the entire article yet, but I have to comment now because of the total disrespect and misuse of the 12 steps.
I have often wondered how “they” were going to destroy or at least try to destroy the 12 step program. It is anonymous and self supporting fellowship of men and woman who are seeking help from alcoholism, origin…
Ok. I haven’t read the entire article yet, but I have to comment now because of the total disrespect and misuse of the 12 steps.
I have often wondered how “they” were going to destroy or at least try to destroy the 12 step program. It is anonymous and self supporting fellowship of men and woman who are seeking help from alcoholism, originally. The government is not allowed to come in and dictate or mandate what the fellowship can and cannot do. Actually, Bill Wilson, the founder, was offered money from the Rockefeller Foundation to get this thing going and the small group of recovering drunks said, no. And that is one of the Traditions in AA “Every group ought to be totally self supporting declining outside contributions.”
The 12 steps are for those who want it. They are not designed for those who may ‘need’ it. It is voluntary and even then you can take it or leave it at anytime. And racism is not an addiction it is an a belief.
Ok, now I will read the rest of the article! Plus, get on with my day!
I have to stop reading you first thing in the morning, Jon! Ha
AA saved my father’s life. I used to go to AA meetings with him when I was a little girl. He spoke at a few and did “12 Step calls”. That was 50+ years ago!
Roslyn Riley: I don't know much about AA. Good to hear that they are all independent. So some groups are no doubt better than others. My brother's wife went to an AA group and was converted by the AA Guru there. She's divorcing my brother 'cause he still likes to drink. Over 40 years of marriage down the drain. I am suspicious of all groups.
I agree that racism is not an addiction. It is a belief in an erroneous theory put out there by eugenicists.
Ok. I haven’t read the entire article yet, but I have to comment now because of the total disrespect and misuse of the 12 steps.
I have often wondered how “they” were going to destroy or at least try to destroy the 12 step program. It is anonymous and self supporting fellowship of men and woman who are seeking help from alcoholism, originally. The government is not allowed to come in and dictate or mandate what the fellowship can and cannot do. Actually, Bill Wilson, the founder, was offered money from the Rockefeller Foundation to get this thing going and the small group of recovering drunks said, no. And that is one of the Traditions in AA “Every group ought to be totally self supporting declining outside contributions.”
The 12 steps are for those who want it. They are not designed for those who may ‘need’ it. It is voluntary and even then you can take it or leave it at anytime. And racism is not an addiction it is an a belief.
Ok, now I will read the rest of the article! Plus, get on with my day!
I have to stop reading you first thing in the morning, Jon! Ha
It got me riled up!
AA saved my father’s life. I used to go to AA meetings with him when I was a little girl. He spoke at a few and did “12 Step calls”. That was 50+ years ago!
Roslyn Riley: I don't know much about AA. Good to hear that they are all independent. So some groups are no doubt better than others. My brother's wife went to an AA group and was converted by the AA Guru there. She's divorcing my brother 'cause he still likes to drink. Over 40 years of marriage down the drain. I am suspicious of all groups.
I agree that racism is not an addiction. It is a belief in an erroneous theory put out there by eugenicists.