Welcome
September 2017
It can be a real challenge to get sober early in life while so many of our peers are partying and drinking.
Alcoholism At Large
September 2013
The Personal Approach
December 1999
Every Day Counts
October 2023
| Mid-Sobriety Challenges
By:
Ray T.
| Ocala, Florida
His wife’s return from a relapse inspired him to recommit to AA just at the right time
Confessions of a Spreadsheet-Loving Nerd
March 2023
| Get Into Service
By:
Christina S.
| League City, Texas
She found the service she loves, and it keeps on giving back
A vision for service
October 2019
| Is AA Accessible to all who need it?
By:
Anonymous
| The Chosen Spot, New York
Though her sight is often a challenge, her passion for giving back keeps growing
Should we say it?
March 2019
| What’s On Your Mind?
By:
Carrie B.
| Bend, Oregon
A member who loves the Lord’s Prayer wonders if AA is the place to use it
Area Convention: A Beginner’s View
August 2017
By:
Anissa S.
| Marlboro, N.J.
For this newcomer, going to her area convention was like attending a big party where all the guests were happy, friendly and sober
Crossroads
June 2017
By:
Christine W.
She went to an open meeting to check AA out and discovered an elderly lady whose powerful story had a profound impact on her life.
A Coin for Mark
February 2017
By:
Tim C.
| Phillipsburg, New Jersey
He thought he’d never see hope in his tragic drinking story. But luckily, through service he now does
Our Protective Mantle
November 2016
AA provides us a warm tent of anonymity to discuss our drinking—when we’re ready
Fresh Air Kissing My Face
February 2015
By:
Sally H.
| Tucson, Arizona
After years of drinking and living on the streets, AA helped her trust and breathe free again.
A Ruinous Hobby
January 2015
By:
Jeane E.
| Nebraska
For nearly 50 years, her life was consumed by alcohol
New Insight For An Old-timer
January 2006
By:
Bill L.
| Pipersville, Pennsylvania
Reliving a moment of awakening
Remembering When
May 2005
By:
Bob K.
| Concord, California
A lost cause gets a second chance during the holiday season
That Monumental Thirst
May 2004
By:
Judith N.
| Marysville, Washington
She was afraid she would crave a drink for the rest of her life
My Dream Trip
August 2002
By:
Minerva F.
| Bronx, New York
A teenager's first brush with AA and Bill W.