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With the appearance of the new book a great deal began to happen. The steps helped each of the cofounders of aa in their own recovery from alcoholism and have continued to help countless. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. Listen to the entire big book of alcoholics anonymous or try one of our speaker workshops and learn the keys to the 12 steps of aa. Surrendered and went to aa in 2007 and have been happily sober without relapse or desire to drink.
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