As Bill Sees It

pain has been the price of admission into a new life.

We have recovered, and have helped others to recover. What greater cause could there be for rejoicing than this?

grow up, emotionally and spiritually.

we have a complete willingness to take inventory, and exert ourselves to do the job thoroughly,

We neither ran nor fought. But accept we did. And then we began to be free.

he has received a great gift,

“In short, we chose to ‘become willing,’ and no better choice did we ever make.”

Just how and when we tell the truth—or keep silent—can often reveal the difference between genuine integrity and none at all.

“Our chief responsibility to the newcomer is an adequate presentation of the program.