Bill Wilson in his writing of the Big Book used italicized writing to emphasize important points. In A.A.’s long form, this Tradition is the only one where italicization is used. It is the only Tradition that is redundantly stated: “…one primary….” These two literary devices used together indicate the importance of this Tradition. All the … Continue reading Tradition Five – Each group has but one primary purpose – to carry its message to the sex addict who still suffers.