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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

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

Invisible

February 2022 | Getting Through Tough Times
With lots of careful planning, no one would notice her drinking. But then came the day everyone knew

No words needed

February 2022 | Getting Through Tough Times
On the road to clean up the past with his sons, he recalls one night that especially stands out

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