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In reply to the discussion: 84 Years Ago Today; Dr Bob takes his last drink; Bob and BillW form Alcoholics Anonymous [View all]WhiskeyGrinder
(22,315 posts)27. Exactly.
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84 Years Ago Today; Dr Bob takes his last drink; Bob and BillW form Alcoholics Anonymous [View all]
Dennis Donovan
Jun 2019
OP
Yep, happened in my home town, at the Mayflower Hotel. Henrietta Sieberling was one of ...
marble falls
Jun 2019
#14
Yeah, but the Real Dr Bob's rendition of "Prayers For Rain" isn't nearly as good...
Dennis Donovan
Jun 2019
#4
I first got that particular coin for my sponsor - I always tried to get her a special one
Rhiannon12866
Jun 2019
#41
My "As Bill Sees It" is so crammed with bookmarks that I can't find anything, LOL!
Rhiannon12866
Jun 2019
#44
A visit to Dr. Bob's house is a special treat and a pilgrimage for those of us....
KY_EnviroGuy
Jun 2019
#3
I have never been to dr Bob's house but I have attended retreats in east dorset
tymorial
Jun 2019
#12
I have a very close friend who had a serious drinking problem. Several DUIs in his pass.
usaf-vet
Jun 2019
#18
It's fascinating to me that AA has such a hold on addiction science and medicine -- and it's a
WhiskeyGrinder
Jun 2019
#25
It definitely works for some people. But not many. I'm glad it worked for you, truly.
WhiskeyGrinder
Jun 2019
#32