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In reply to the discussion: 84 Years Ago Today; Dr Bob takes his last drink; Bob and BillW form Alcoholics Anonymous [View all]wendyb-NC
(3,319 posts)21. Thank you, for posting.
AA has been and continues to be a beacon, for many people who over use of alcohol, and/or other substances, to the point of deep hopelessness, and loss.
They are 2 giants , of the 20th Century in my perspective, They were people of their times, in terms of their perspectives and vernacular, but, they stayed on their message that to stay sober, they had to help those out there who still suffered.
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84 Years Ago Today; Dr Bob takes his last drink; Bob and BillW form Alcoholics Anonymous [View all]
Dennis Donovan
Jun 2019
OP
Yep, happened in my home town, at the Mayflower Hotel. Henrietta Sieberling was one of ...
marble falls
Jun 2019
#14
Yeah, but the Real Dr Bob's rendition of "Prayers For Rain" isn't nearly as good...
Dennis Donovan
Jun 2019
#4
I first got that particular coin for my sponsor - I always tried to get her a special one
Rhiannon12866
Jun 2019
#41
My "As Bill Sees It" is so crammed with bookmarks that I can't find anything, LOL!
Rhiannon12866
Jun 2019
#44
A visit to Dr. Bob's house is a special treat and a pilgrimage for those of us....
KY_EnviroGuy
Jun 2019
#3
I have never been to dr Bob's house but I have attended retreats in east dorset
tymorial
Jun 2019
#12
I have a very close friend who had a serious drinking problem. Several DUIs in his pass.
usaf-vet
Jun 2019
#18
It's fascinating to me that AA has such a hold on addiction science and medicine -- and it's a
WhiskeyGrinder
Jun 2019
#25
It definitely works for some people. But not many. I'm glad it worked for you, truly.
WhiskeyGrinder
Jun 2019
#32