There Really Are No Coincidences
October 2016
Stuck with his busted motorcycle by the side of the road, he says a prayer—and the “coincidences” come fast and furious
The Road Best Traveled
October 2016
Putting down a drink is one thing, finding emotional sobriety quite another, according to this alcoholic, sober now 28 years.
Stranger In My Head
October 2016
Coming into AA in his 70s, it took him a while to get used to the sober “stranger” who now inhabits him and helps guide the way
Is “Attraction” Spelled With Four Letters?
October 2016
Does profanity at meetings unite us or divide us? And what does the outside world think? One AA gives his opinion
13th-Stepping And The Damage Done
October 2016
When does a warm greeting go too far? One AA woman writes of how meetings need to be a safe haven, but can’t be when members engage in practices that many consider predatory.
Sober with no god
October 2016
How a nonbeliever got active, found his place in AA and has stayed sober for 26 years
Ceased Fighting
October 2016
She connected to the power in the rooms, and with her sponsor’s help, she learned to take off the gloves
God On Every Page
October 2016
When he opened the Big Book for the first time, he thought ... How will I ever fit in?
No worshipping for me
October 2016
Open-minded
October 2016
A long-time member shares about the challenges of being an unbeliever and helping others along the way
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