"An A.A. group, as such, cannot take on all the personal problems of its members, let alone those of non-alcoholics in the world around us.The A.A. group is not, for example, a mediator of domestic relations, nor does it furnish personal financial aid to anyone.
"Though a member may sometimes be helped in such matters by his friends in A.A., the primary responsibility for the solutions of all his problems of living and growing rests squarely upon the individual himself. Should an A.A. group attempt this sort of help, its effectiveness and energies would be hopelessly dissipated.
"This is why sobriety--freedom from alcohol--through the teaching and practice of A.A.'s Twelve Steps, is the sole purpose of the group.If we don't stick to this cardinal principle, we shall almost certainly collapse. And if we collapse we cannot help anyone."
