Scared to be seen

December 2013
A newcomer gets assured right away about anonymity in AA

Late night at the drive-thru

December 2013
A guy who answers the AA phones gets a different perspective at 3 a.m.

Alone for the holidays

December 2013
Her AA friends were all leaving town, and she was miles away from home. Sponsor to the rescue!

Sophie’s cake

December 2013
A long holiday drive to see the in-laws … so what’s wrong with having some sweets?

Simple gifts

December 2013
How a family trip to buy holiday presents opened her heart to forgiveness

Recipe for a sober holiday

December 2013
How to stay away from the Yuletide sauce? A member whips up some ingredients that work

Unwrapped

December 2013
This year, her gifts did not come in a box

Letter from Finland

November 2013
After a childhood corroded by alcohol, she turned to it as an adult to dull the misery

Dire Reckonings

November 2013
He went home to die from alcoholism, but found himself in an AA meeting instead

Relationships Reconsidered

November 2013
Learning to practice the principles in all his affairs made all the difference

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