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
Two Hands Reaching In
February 2022
| Getting Through Tough Times
A member in prison shares gratitude for the love and guidance he gets from men going to any lengths on the outside
A Loving Guide
February 2022
| Getting Through Tough Times
A lifelong atheist shares how he participates in his AA group’s decisions
The Front Lines
January 2022
| Beginners
Dimly lit rooming houses, emergency rooms, even rooftops— he keeps reaching out. And once in a good while they reach back
Getting connected
December 2021
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
Helping members plug in remotely during COVID-19 gave her valuable lessons she’ll never forget
In all our affairs
December 2021
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
A month later I was in a prostate cancer survivor group. It became clear to me that by using what I learned in my AA program, I was able to help other cancer patients as well as myself.
My Texas pen pal
November 2021
| Prayer and Meditation
For 17 years, they shared everything—all the joys, challenges and pain. Now they’ll get to meet
Attraction or promotion
November 2021
| Prayer and Meditation
A member discusses PSAs, Tradition Eleven and how AA presents itself to the outside world
Caution: Busy life
October 2021
| Cooperation With Professionals (CPC)
Work, travel, caretaking...how could she ever get to enough meetings? The answer was just a phone call away
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