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I Began to Say Yes [Season 6, Episode 17]
Episode 1722nd April 2024 • AA Grapevine's Podcast • AA Grapevine, Inc.
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Jimmy D. talks to Don and Olis about the difference between going to AA and being in AA. Jimmy says the most profound AA job he has done was putting signs out for his group. The three then discuss the power of group commitments in AA. There's also an "Ask it Basket" question about June 10 as AA's anniversary date.

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