Starting my day over
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
A mom in California writes about fellowship, grief, kindness, humor and being present
My homies
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
She keeps her home group close to her heart—especially when she’s far away
Borrowed Faith
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
He was back in detox again, but this time was different. A fellow member helped open his soul
Lesson Learned
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
On a sober career path across the world, a teacher asks for help and gets it
A brand new memorial day
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
Once a holiday of lying, hiding and heavy drinking, it’s now a weekend he cherishes
Light in the Darkness
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
I was reading it aloud to the girls, and I got emotional. This surprised me because that hadn’t happened the first time I read it alone.
Stranded
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
Caught in a snow storm, a desperate sober mom uses everything AA taught her to get her family to safety
Where are the Newcomers?
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
A member wonders if her group could explore some new ways to fulfill its primary purpose
Something had changed
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
I felt amazing. I went for a long walk on the sea wall in Vancouver, skipping over park benches and talking continuously with my Higher Power.
The secrets we share
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
There’s nothing like telling another alcoholic who we really are and what we have done
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