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In the early days of the pandemic, he moved, lost a beloved spouse and experienced a serious illness. He also discovered that AA works

Being in the right place at the right time is more important than all the advanced degrees in the world

A member shares her thoughts about true helpers and people with hidden motives

Some people will accept the help, and sadly some aren’t ready to stop. Either way, she keeps reaching out

This longtime member’s spouse just passed away. So did his. But through their grief, they both reached out. Now what?

Half a century later, a young people’s meeting brings back his first moment in AA

When I was a freshman in high school, my classmates were joining clubs and sports teams. I was stealing money to buy alcohol.

I went to the AA meeting, but I felt out of place. I couldn’t “come out” in prison. I didn’t want people to judge me. I didn’t trust anyone.

After warming up to the love of his group, a newcomer learns how good it feels to return the favor

Her panic attacks were so profound she couldn’t even speak at meetings. Until she learned that fear itself can be a gift of sobriety

Waking up in a hospital bed, diagnosed with alcoholic dementia, he found his way out of the fog with the help of his Higher Power

A sponsee learns it’s not about winning, it’s about appreciating the road he’s on

He had a bunch of tapes he could pop into the player and use to justify more drinking

Though he didn't grow up feeling out of place, because of alcoholism he would come to know great loneliness