At ease
February 2023
| Making Amends
Beneath the sound of thundering jets, thousands of miles from home, a newcomer has an experience he’ll never forget
The mop will set you free
June 2022
| Stories by Longtimers!
When he got to AA, he had disappointed everyone and his self-esteem was shot. Sponsor to the rescue!
Triumph of the heart
March 2022
| Emotional Sobriety
Two alcoholics share an unexpected powerful moment one night in the local jail
Getting connected
December 2021
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
Helping members plug in remotely during COVID-19 gave her valuable lessons she’ll never forget
Attraction or promotion
November 2021
| Prayer and Meditation
A member discusses PSAs, Tradition Eleven and how AA presents itself to the outside world
We show them
October 2021
| Cooperation With Professionals (CPC)
The doctors already got the lecture on alcoholism. Now it was time to witness a real live AA meeting
Greeter? What’s a Greeter?
June 2021
| Dating & Relationships
Setting up chairs? Putting out the books? She’s thrilled to be sober, but what’s everyone talking about?
It takes love
June 2021
| Dating & Relationships
With acceptance, willingness and lots of help, a sober guy heals his way into a true partnership
The best fit
January 2021
| Oldtimers!
A past delegate asks: How can AA do a better job helping alcoholics and addicts find the help they need?
Welcome to New York
November 2020
| Our Twelve Traditions
A couple and their three cats make a move to a big city where they build a new home in AA
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