Down Comes the Wall
May 2024
| How the Steps Changed My Life
Brewing a Resentment
July 2023
| Annual Prison Issue
To do his 90 in 90, a newcomer starts a meeting at a church. But why wasn’t the priest providing more coffee?
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.
I contribute
October 2020
| Money and Sobriety
How many of us before coming into AA were always looking for a handout? It feels good to be part of something that’s self-supporting.
Why we give
October 2020
| Money and Sobriety
A former Intergroup treasurer shares how AA changed the way he thinks about money and giving back
Just listening
May 2017
Though nervous to sit down with a woman she did not know, she had time, experience and with God’s help, an open ear
One Morning on the Beach
May 2015
After spilling all her fears, she took her sponsor’s suggestion and let a little sunlight in
Another Human Being
May 2012
Metal bars couldn't stop the Fifth Step from freeing this man's new friend
Web Exclusive: Dark Groups
December 2011
A member discusses the phenomenon of groups who don't participate in area service
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