“Nothing can be more demoralizing than a clinging and abject dependence upon another human being. This often amounts to the demand for a degree of protection and love that no one could possibly satisfy. So our hoped for protectors finally flee, and once more we are left alone - either to grow up or to disintegrate.” HumansLeftGrowsHuman BeingsGrowing UpAmountDemandDegreesAnd LoveProtectionDependenceClingingLeft AloneProtectorDemoralizing Author:Bill W.
“It must never be forgotten that the purpose of Alcoholics Anonymous is to sober up alcoholics. There is no religious or spiritual requirement for membership. No demands are made on anyone. An experience is offered which members may accept or reject. That is up to them.” MayMadeSpiritualPurposeReligiousAcceptingAcceptanceDemandMembersExperienceForgottenRejectsRequirementsSoberAlcoholicsSobrietyMembershipAlcoholics AnonymousSober Up Book:The Soul of Sponsorship: The Friendship of Fr. Ed Dowling, S. J. and Bill Wilson in Letters Source: The Soul of Sponsorship: The Friendship of Fr. Ed Dowling, S. J. and Bill Wilson in Letters