Here come the vans
April 2017
By:
Ryan S.
| Oakland Park, Florida
Just when he felt too nervous to do service, some guys who needed help saved the day
One Night on a Church Playground
July 2014
By:
Danna F.
| Warren, Rhode Island
A teenager shares how, with an old-timer's help, she learned to walk through the pain and love Step Seven
At the Pier's Edge
July 2014
By:
Terre G.
Looking down at the swirling water, he thought maybe he should try AA first
My First Resentment
April 2014
By:
Jenna C.
| Georgetown, Texas
A teacher is surprised to learn she is not at the head of her class
I made it!
December 2012
By:
Butch R.
| Corpus Christi, Texas
A newcomer gets through his first holiday—just by the skin of his teeth
The Day I Made 100 Pancakes
November 2012
By:
Carole B.
| Washington, D.C.
Serving gratitude from a hot AA stove
Pool Party
May 2012
By:
Chuck V.
| Lake Leelanau, Michigan
Alone and isolated, his winning ticket was a friendly AA meeting
Sublime Freedom
January 2012
By:
April H.
| Medford, Oregon
At 13, AA saved her from a tough childhood of drinking, fighting and dodging the law
Reflections on the Third Tradition
October 2011
By:
Jason P.
| Fishers, Indiana
A member describes the importance of the Third Tradition in his sobriety
It Beats Being a Jerk
June 2011
By:
George E.
| Vaillant, Maryland
Reading the “Twelve and Twelve” helped this nonalcoholic trustee to finally embrace Step Six
Too bright for my own good
September 2009
By:
KARIN H.
| Volcano, Calif.
Service came before Steps with mixed results
Court-Ordered AA
October 2008
By:
Tim S.
| Indian Harbor Beach, Florida
A member expresses doubts about mandated meetings
Step Seven: Food For The Journey
July 2007
By:
Jamie C.
| West Henrietta, New York
Humility lends an AA new strength
Room For Hope
March 2007
By:
John G.
| El Paso, Texas
A simple list opens the door for a desperate drunk
Did You Hear About Sally?
December 1998
By:
Mickey H.
| Springville, Utah
Tradition Twelve - Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities.
Planting the Seed
October 1997
By:
Kelvin H.
| Scottsville, Kentucky
A Grapevine carries the message
Still Running the Show
August 1997
By:
Karen R.
| Hyde Park, Massachusetts
Three AAs Who Were Lucky Enough To Get Back
The Peter Principle
April 1996
By:
Anna A.
| Gulf Shores, Alabama
A sober mother gets a call from the son she gave up for adoption
What D'ya Know?
August 1992
By:
David C.
| Colorado Springs, Colorado
For many AA members it's a lot more than you'd think