Each Alcoholics Anonymous group ought to be a spiritual entity having but one primary purpose–that of carrying its message to the alcoholic who still suffers.
12 Steps of AA
Step Five
Step Five
Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.
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Tradition Five
Each group has but one primary purpose — to carry its message to the alcoholic who still suffers.
Long Form
Integrity
The quality or state of being complete or undivided; soundness.
The quality or state of being complete or undivided; soundness.
Fifth Step Prayer
—God, I thank you from the bottom of my heart that I know you better. Help me become aware of anything I have omitted discussing with another person. Help me to do what is necessary to walk a free man at last.
AMEN
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God, I thank you from the bottom of my heart that I know you better. Help me become aware of anything I have omitted discussing with another person. Help me to do what is necessary to walk a free man at last.
AMEN
Concept V
Throughout our structure, a traditional “Right of Appeal” ought to prevail, so that minority opinion will be heard and personal grievances receive careful consideration.
Long Form
Throughout our world service structure, a traditional “Right of Appeal” ought to prevail, thus assuring us that minority opinion will be heard and that petitions for the redress of personal grievances will be carefully considered.