HOPELESSNESS

Definition of Hopelessness:
A feeling or state of despair; lack of hope.

Synonyms of Hopelessness:
Desperation, despair, dejection, depression, etc.

These notes are from recovery in AA and/or related 12 step programs. Readers are encouraged to click external links for more detail. We hope you find them helpful.

Love in fellowship.

In the wake of my spiritual experience there came a vision of a society of alcoholics. If each sufferer were to carry the news of the scientific hopelessness of alcoholism to each new prospect,

He might be able to lay every newcomer wide open to a transforming spiritual experience. This concept proved to be the foundation of such success as A.A. has since achieved.” — Bill W.’s letter to Dr. C. G. Jung | More...