Big Book Workshop

I have to say how much last weekend’s workshop meant to me. In my long-term recovery, I have never experienced the Big Book and Steps in such a beautiful way. You and Tyler were so heartfelt, honest, loving and supportive to all of us. All I can say is WOW!

"I just wanted to thank you and Tyler SO much for the wonderful workshop this past weekend. Words cannot express how meaningful it was for my recovery. More importantly I was able to connect with my higher power in a way I didn’t think I could. I no longer feel lost and am determined to keep up my spiritual connection."

"The Intensive AA Big Book weekend was a great way to get through the steps like our founders did: totally immersed, very timely and intensively. I found it to be a great approach that resonated with ‘newcomers’ and ‘old hands.’ The shared experience and open dialogue approach of the facilitators tapped into the spirit and wisdom of the group while creating even more opportunities for identification for the newcomer. I recommend this weekend to any and all AA members who want to deepen their understanding of the Big Book, are looking for a refresher or, most importantly, are struggling with working the steps."

“Procrastination and months of personal resistance evaporated as we simply opened the book and began our work together…. As a group, we were able to accomplish what I could never seem to achieve on my own. We listened, we shared, we pondered, and we wrote. With “the desperation of drowning men” we wrote our inventories, and I was able to share honestly with others in the context of the 12 steps. The energy in the room was shot through with compassion, honesty, and trust. The feeling of “a common solution” was very real for me. Thank you for this needed spiritual boost!!”

"I wanted to be freed from the nightmare of alcoholism. That night I returned home and again was alone with my thoughts; I was sad. I knew that this commitment to sobriety would lead to big changes and that they would not be easy. But I did not drink. Day three of the Intensive Weekend I went to meet with my new people, sober people, and together we trudged through the hard work of recovery. We helped each other to understand how to use “these simple steps”. When it was over, I went home knowing that I was not alone, the Big Book would always be with me and tomorrow there would be a meeting where I can connect with my fellow alcoholics. I’ve been sober for 112 days now, ready for the next 112 days, and the 112 ahead of those, and the 112 ahead of those…"