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
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
On the Front Lines
August 2022
| Sober Travel
Keeping his local Intergroup office running like a well-oiled machine is love and service—but it’s also a job
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.
The need to identify
October 2021
| Cooperation With Professionals (CPC)
A non-binary member shares some thoughts about fitting in, feeling safe, sponsorship and unity
Leave outside issues out here
October 2021
| Cooperation With Professionals (CPC)
Talking politics is frowned on in AA meetings. One member makes the case that clothes can talk too
Amateurs Anonymous
August 2021
| Seniors in AA
A member learns the importance of not being an expert on everything—not even AA. He’s just an alcoholic
Who Gets What
April 2021
| Fun in Sobriety
Miffed that his financial advice wasn’t followed, a member learns to let go.
According to Tradition Four, a group can do as they see fit
According to Tradition Four, a group can do as they see fit
Inside Issue
October 2020
| Money and Sobriety
Beaten by liquor and full of fear, he had lots and lots of opinions. Thankfully, because of Tradition Ten, we didn’t
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