Starting my day over
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
A mom in California writes about fellowship, grief, kindness, humor and being present
My homies
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
She keeps her home group close to her heart—especially when she’s far away
Lesson Learned
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
On a sober career path across the world, a teacher asks for help and gets it
Light in the Darkness
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
I was reading it aloud to the girls, and I got emotional. This surprised me because that hadn’t happened the first time I read it alone.
Where are the Newcomers?
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
A member wonders if her group could explore some new ways to fulfill its primary purpose
A stronger group
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
Substantial unanimity helps the majority slow down and hear the voice of the minority opinion. Sometimes the voice of a loving God is trying to speak through others.
AA will catch us
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
As she swings through AA life, she knows it’s OK to take chances because the Concepts help form a safety net
Confessions of a cookie longtimer
February 2022
| Getting Through Tough Times
Out of all the service positions in which she got to serve, this one was by far the sweetest
Open Up!
February 2022
| Getting Through Tough Times
What? No meeting today? He was new and now desperate—but he wasn’t alone
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
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