When Growth & Joy Mix
July 2026
| Annual Prison Issue
By:
N.O.
| Freeport, Maine
Sometimes hard, always worth it, general service has become the most rewarding journey of her life
The need to identify
October 2021
| Cooperation With Professionals (CPC)
By:
Ian G.
| Chester Springs, Pa.
A non-binary member shares some thoughts about fitting in, feeling safe, sponsorship and unity
Public Information
September 2019
| Young & Sober
By:
Karrie S.
| Ft. Wayne, Ind.
How the author became a member of a PI committee—and how service enriches her life
The motley crew
September 2019
| Young & Sober
By:
Katie N.
| Tampa, Florida
I didn't really want to drive across town, but I eventually ended up carting a bunch of AAs in my car over to the restaurant. Man, did we have fun.
Popping up everywhere
April 2019
| Relapse
By:
Alex M.
| Lousiville, Kentucky
His fear of past wrongs overwhelming him was put to rest with a thorough Step Four
My 6:45 am family
April 2018
By:
Bena P.
| Madison Heights, Michigan
Each morning, she grabs her mug and joins her heroes at a place she likes to call home
Feeling Blue
December 2015
December can be tough for some alcoholics. One member hopes his fellows understand
Sober Ink
August 2014
By:
Catherine M.
| Jessup, Pennsylvania
A sober mom makes a trip to the tattoo parlor to clear up a bit of the past
Eyeliner, Anyone?
November 2013
By:
N.H.
| Sterling, Illinois
“The grouch and the brainstorm were not for us.” –Alcoholics Anonymous
The Heartbeat of AA
April 2012
By:
Heidi
| New Hampshire
Asking for help and helping others was her lifeline in the program
Now Hear This!
February 2012
By:
Anonymous
A drunk finds joy in helping the hearing-impaired find AA
About Alcoholism - Alcoholism Information, Research and Treatment
September 1971
Upper-Class, Low-Bottom Drunks
Looking Or Seeking?
January 1969
By:
Dr. Hal S.
| San Diego, California
Which are you doing? A doctor finds that the <emphasis type="underline">seeking</emphasis> itself can be a major goal
Amends
October 1965
By:
Dr. Hal S.
| Hollywood, California
There is more to taking the Eighth and Ninth Steps than squaring things with other people
