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Hats off to Tradition 5

May 2020 | Getting Into General Service
He finally put down the bottle and got to a meeting. But what was everyone talking about? And what did it have to do with drinking?

Jumpstart

May 2020 | Getting Into General Service
She came right up to me. “How many years do you have sober?” she asked. “Almost 17,” I replied. Without missing a beat, she said, “Well, how would you like to be our Intergroup Rep?”

True Love At the Assembly

May 2020 | Getting Into General Service
General service gave her sobriety so many remarkable rewards. But this one was a real surprise

Follow the Donuts

July 2016
After 20 years of liquor and prison, he was served a treat he couldn't refuse

Survivor

July 2016
AA saved this former gang member’s life—more than once

Back In Orange

July 2016

Praying for Coworkers

October 2015
He couldn’t stand those guys at the office, but he kept working on it—one prayer at a time

He snoozes, she rages

October 2015
For weeks, she went out of her way to drive this guy to meetings, only to watch him doze!

Who Took My Wallet?

October 2015
Why would someone steal at her AA meeting? Especially when she was trying to be so nice

What's this world coming to?

October 2015
Pricey coffee, bumper-to-bumper traffic, and everyone wanting a tip. It’s enough to keep someone up all night

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