For a schedule of BBSS Meetings: BBSS Meetings
BBSS Groups and meetings are primarily found along the eastern seaboard of the United States. The BBSS approach to recovery clearly states that: guides and workbooks are “other methods,” and other 12-Step literature, AWOL’s, treatment center step work, Joe and Charlie seminars and tapes, the 7 deadly sins, assets-liabilities checklists” etc. are not permitted nor discussed at a BBSS meeting or group.
BBSS are a 15 week step rotation or cycle whereby the first 7 Chapters of the Big Book of A.A. are studied. Step Rotation can be found here: http://www.bbstepstudy.org/rotation. Members of A.A. who have completed their 4th step and are working on Steps 9-12 may share during a BBSS meeting. Those members who have been through the process often qualify themselves by by saying that they have done the 12 steps as directed and laid out in the Big Book of A.A. with a BBSS sponsor. This differentiates them from those AA’s who are not familiar with the BBSS process. Sharing is generally kept to no more than 5 minutes per person and is only on the Step being studied on that particular week.
For more about BBSS Groups go to: http://www.bbstepstudy.org
first things first, I have done some comparisons on “Orginal” AA history and program. I know I have had the psychic change. I Love the program from the writer Bill Wilsons Big book and 12 and 12. I would agree this is best for newbies. The big book is powerful enough for all types and too for others seeking help. They BBSS, Hyadias is great. I just warn others that rigorous honesty is a key element written in the big book. I agree with them it is set in order for best spiritual fitness. It works and if it works they do not need to give any apology for their format. Once again, it’s just not the founders orignal. Beginners may do well in both formats. Old timers. Most certainly do make statements that are true for them. It’s the fellowship I crave.
I would like to find an all addiction Big Book Step Study Phone Meeting.
Wednesday Night Conway New Hampshire at 7pm EST Hybrid
I like to get the information on the 12 steps for a new newcomer