The Opportunity to do Better
April 2024
| Happy Birthday Big Book!
She loved this Tuesday night meeting because the group let her bring her child. Problem was, it was listed as a closed meeting
The Zinger
January 2024
| Emotional Sobriety
The Experiment
January 2024
| Emotional Sobriety
To help with Step One, they suggested she try some controlled drinking. So she did. Let’s see how it went
Staying focused
October 2023
| Mid-Sobriety Challenges
A member shares his thoughts about opinions, judgments, outside issues and our primary purpose
On the right road
March 2023
| Get Into Service
Sandy’s class got him on the highway to AA. Once he passed the test, he got to return the favor
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.
Trust
December 2022
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
As an active alcoholic, I had been unable to quit drinking for years and years. I tried over and over, but could not find a way to free myself. I was like the frenzied wren.
Speaking for Ourselves
October 2022
| Relapse
It’s OK to share our opinions, as long as it’s understood that they’re not AA’s
Chicken Breasts 99¢!
April 2022
| What's On Your Mind?
Being a “wise acre,” I started making announcements.
I hoped folks would see that non-AA announcements didn’t belong in a meeting.
I hoped folks would see that non-AA announcements didn’t belong in a meeting.
Just like dad
March 2022
| Emotional Sobriety
The alcoholic “monster” he tried so hard not to become was the person he turned to for help
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