A Disease of Opposites
March 1979
By:
F. R.
| Parsippany, New Jersey
What seemed to be the end was actually the beginning
Island Adventure
On his first vacation in sobriety, strangers in the fellowship showed him how wonderful his life is because of AA.
So Changed a Life
September 1968
By:
C. F.
| Manhattan, New York
The author's story, "Fear of Fear," appears on page 330 of the revised edition of Alcoholics Anonymous, published in 1955. <lb Big Book Stories--Updated
Minority Report on the Fourth of July
July 1966
By:
Florence T.
| Crescent, Missouri
Firecrackers give her the leaps, and then there are those endless booze sessions. . .
A.A'.s Country-wide News Circuit
June 1945
Swimming With the Current
August 2025
| Atheist & Agnostic Members
By:
John K.
| Carleton, Ontario
To him, AA is a program of action, not belief. If we’re honest, kind and living in the love, we’re going the right way
So How Did I Get Here?
May 2024
| How the Steps Changed My Life
By:
Patrick J.
| Albuquerque, New Mexico
What made him say yes to that kind AA man more than four decades ago? Ask his Higher Power
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
Grateful Alcoholic? You Bet!
September 2025
| Stories of Gratitude
By:
Lilian G.
| St. Paul, Minnesota
30 Minute rule
April 2021
| Fun in Sobriety
By:
Cecilia D.S.R.
| Ajax, Ontario
As I was passing the cookie tin to the coffee person, the tin fell and the lid popped open.
Five dozen cookies scattered all over the floor! People love my baking so panic ensued.
Five dozen cookies scattered all over the floor! People love my baking so panic ensued.
Diversity
August 2019
| African-American Alcoholics in AA
By:
Carol K.
| Sarasota, Fla.
An “equal opportunity illness” has given her the chance to meet people from all walks of life
What’s On Your Mind: Chanting
July 2019
| The Prison Issue
By:
Ken C.
| Mesa, Ariz.
It does “work if you work it,” but do you really need to keep saying that?
Alcoholism At Large
July 2018
By the Book
November 2014
By:
Anonymous
| Fresno, California
New to sponsorship, she turned to the Big Book to help her help newcomers
Alcoholism At Large
September 2014
Alcoholism at Large
May 2013