Big Book, To Wives, p. 104-121
Complete chapter addressed to spouses
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From Alcoholics Anonymous — 1955 Second Edition by Wilson, Bill & Smith, Dr. Bob
Chapter Eight addresses the wives of alcoholics, offering counsel on living with an active or recovering alcoholic husband. It encourages patience, application of spiritual principles to one's own life, and avoiding nagging, self-pity, and resentment. It is the seed from which Al-Anon eventually grew.
Big Book, To Wives, p. 104-105
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Big Book, To Wives, p. 107-108
Four classifications of alcoholic husbands and approaches to each
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Big Book, To Wives, p. 116-117
Avoiding nagging; using the same spiritual principles the alcoholic uses
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Family financial pressures and approaching them with spiritual perspective
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'Live and let live' guidance for family harmony
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