Pearls of Wisdom
January 2026
| Stories for Day Counters
A member in Southeast Asia is grateful to reconnect with the hope he finds in a little AA magazine
When It’s Time
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Coming to AA after four “dry” years not drinking, she discovered the joy of fellowship
Shifting Emotional Landscapes
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Emotional sobriety in AA, distilled to its essence
Carrying the Message in China
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An expat describes the world of AA in China
Grateful
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Stopping drinking meant discovering her best life sober
Saving Grace
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A life-saving moment helps spread the message of AA
A Better Side of Me
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Being of service to others introduced him to his better half—himself
What Now?
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After a lifetime of hiding her drinks, a “pro alcoholic“ goes sober
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