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
Staying focused
October 2023
| Mid-Sobriety Challenges
A member shares his thoughts about opinions, judgments, outside issues and our primary purpose
As Good As it Gets
June 2023
| Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
Next stop: Trouble
June 2023
| Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
Full of lust and ignoring his sponsor, he headed out. But this time he couldn’t shake the queasy feeling in his gut
The big “Lie”
April 2023
| AA & Families
Her interest in service was met with what some might call a little fib. But it sure changed her life
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
Mouth Closed Ears Open
June 2022
| Stories by Longtimers!
The ability to connect with others started by keeping my mouth shut and letting differing opinions and experiences into my consciousness.
Deadly Sins
June 2022
| Stories by Longtimers!
A drunken night out with the boys stealing gas wasn’t exactly sloth. Time to take another look at his list
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.
Rock Bottom
November 2021
| Prayer and Meditation
Her struggle to do her Sixth Step at the water’s edge leads to a wonderful experience with prayer
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