About the Group
“…there is a bit of good in the worst of us and a bit of bad in the best of us; that we are all children of God and we each have a right to be here.”
The Bit by Bit Group was founded on the belief that recovery is a gradual, steady process—one step at a time. Our name comes from a passage on page 417 of the Big Book, in the story Acceptance Is the Answer.
Our group is rooted in the spirit of acceptance, inclusion, and unity. We read from A.A. literature, listen to speakers, and share experience, strength, and hope in open discussion.
Like all A.A. groups, we follow the Twelve Traditions. We place our common welfare first, and we are committed to providing a safe and welcoming space for anyone who walks through the door.
ABOUT A.A.
Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) began in 1935 when two men—Bill W. of New York and Dr. Bob of Akron—met and discovered that by sharing their experience, strength, and hope, they could stay sober and help others do the same. From that first meeting, the fellowship of A.A. grew rapidly, spreading across the United States and, eventually, the world.
At the heart of A.A. are the Twelve Steps, a set of spiritual principles that offer a path to recovery from alcoholism. Alongside them are the Twelve Traditions, which guide how groups function—emphasizing unity, anonymity, and service over rules, leaders, or outside affiliations.
A.A. has no dues, no fees, and no requirements other than a desire to stop drinking. It is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, or institution. Its sole purpose is to carry the message of recovery to the alcoholic who still suffers.
Today, A.A. is present in over 180 countries, with more than 2 million members worldwide. Meetings come in many forms—speaker, discussion, literature-based, step studies—but all share the same goal: to provide a safe and supportive space for alcoholics to recover, one day at a time.
As the Big Book reminds us:
“We are people who normally would not mix. But there exists among us a fellowship, a friendliness, and an understanding which is indescribably wonderful.” (Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 17)