I just said yes

March 2023 | Get Into Service
I hit bottom during my kids’ teenage years. Going into juvenile detention centers has been a way of giving back and showing up for teenagers.

Starting my day

March 2023 | Get Into Service
A past delegate recalls how he learned that a good day of service can begin with a well-made bed

Discussion Topic

March 2023 | Get Into Service
Getting into service!

Feeling Free

March 2023 | Get Into Service
A member shares how our Third Step Prayer gives him a sense of peace, acceptance and joy

Safe to belong

March 2023 | Get Into Service
He expresses his gratitude for Tradition Three and how it helped hin claim his chair

The minute I walked in

March 2023 | Get Into Service
She lovingly looked at me and said, “Sweetie, none of that is a requirement to be here.” I now have more than 11,000 days of sobriety.

Tales at Sea

March 2023 | Get Into Service
You never know what share will help you in an AA meeting while floating on top of the world

A Dream Come True

March 2023 | Get Into Service
It was Kathy and her guitar, and me in my wheelchair with an oxygen bottle. My sponsor, a resident there, joined in the singing. It was a high I won’t ever forget.

Sober at 75

March 2023 | Get Into Service
It took a while for alcohol to catch up to him and even longer for him to admit it. But oh, life is so much better now

The Man in Dakar

March 2023 | Get Into Service
I jumped from my seat. I demanded that we didn’t need AA. I remember feeling embarrassed after my tirade because he just continued to speak politely.

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