Decoding the Big Book - The Family Afterward
Sober Friends
English - December 15, 2023 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB - ★★★★ - 676 ratingsMental Health Health & Fitness Religion & Spirituality Spirituality sober dry january sobriety sober curious alcohol free alcoholics anonymous recovery 12 steps addiction Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Decoding the Big Book, is sourced from "Writing the Big Book, by William Schaberg. We highly recommend this book. Click here to purchase the book on Amazon.
The episode delves into the myths and realities surrounding the authorship of the renowned "Big Book" of Alcoholics Anonymous. Contrary to popular belief, it wasn't collectively written by the first 100 members; rather, Bill Wilson was the sole author, except for minimal input provided by Hank Parker.
Bill, despite frustration at the lack of feedback, perpetuated the myth of collective authorship to highlight the solution as a result of shared experiences rather than one person's journey. He also aimed to downplay his leadership role to prevent ego inflation and possibly called the movement the "BW movement" once.
The discussion then shifts to the Family afterward chapter, where Bill discusses the family's role in a recovering alcoholic's life. He highlights the importance of family members meeting with tolerance, understanding, and love, warning against the demand for concessions.
Furthermore, the chapter addresses challenges the family might face, including dealing with past escapades, handling economic concerns, and the newfound religious faith of the recovering alcoholic. Bill advocates for patience, understanding, and acceptance within the family while cautioning against potential pitfalls.
The chapter concludes with a story emphasizing the importance of prioritizing a recovering person's sobriety, suggesting that failure to do so may lead to unfortunate consequences, even relapse.
Overall, the episode explores the dynamics between recovery, family roles, and the challenges faced by both the recovering individual and their family members.
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