Horror into Happiness
December 1965
By:
F. T.
| Manhattan, New York
AGE: 40 plus<lbSEX: Male<lbDIAGNOSIS: Alcoholic<lbPROGNOSIS: Return to effective life through AA
4. Working with professionals
November 1961
By:
M.S.
| Honolulu, Hawaii
How we can best rededicate our lives to the service of the sick alcoholic
Tradition Three
July 1952
By:
BILL W.
The third of a new series of articles explaining The Twelve Traditions. . . - The only requirement for AA membership is a desire to stop drinking.
A Love Like This
February 2026
| Getting Through Tough Times
By:
Brenda M.
| Boise, Idaho
This beautiful four-letter word was once just drunk talk. Now it's deep, real and true
Critical Connections
October 2025
| AA & Technology
By:
Matt S.
| Lima, Ohio
An AA member working inside a correctional facility shares how technological advances are helping alcoholics
Hooked
June 2024
| Happy Birthday Grapevine!
By:
Michelle B.
| Kelowna, British Columbia
She was trying to stop drinking but wasn’t quite ready.
Then one day someone gave her a Grapevine
Then one day someone gave her a Grapevine
Hot diggity dog
March 2022
| Emotional Sobriety
By:
Annie H. South
| Yarmouth, Mass.
After COVID hit, she had to change her meeting. But boy did she relish the chance to make it work
Sober at 14
September 2020
| Living Sober Group
By:
Emma C.W.
| Philadelphia, Pa.
When I was a freshman in high school, my classmates were joining clubs and sports teams. I was stealing money to buy alcohol.
Time to Redecorate
February 2020
| Tough Times
By:
H.B.
| Durham, N.C.
That picture needed to come down, but what could she do? Why, bring it to the group for a vote, of course!
Social Workers Do Not Drive Porsches
November 2018
By:
Russell H.
| Lauderdale by the Sea, Fla.
With every stop this alcoholic took into the land of “more, more, more,” he grew further away from his spiritual self
Break time
August 2018
By:
Anonymous
| Merrimack, New Hampshire
When you’re at a service meeting and about to tear your hair out, remember—don’t take yourself too seriously
Denial Got Me There
May 2018
By:
Peter G.
| San Antonio, Texas
It was a dark and stormy night…and he didn’t feel like going to a meeting. But somehow, his Higher Power led him to one
A Teaspoon of Willingness
August 2015
She was nearly dying of cirrhosis before she decided to try to stop drinking
Spiritual Experiences
August 2012
By:
Bill W.
Our co-founder explains why we should question no one's transformation
4. Working with professionals
November 1961
By:
M.S.
| Honolulu, Hawaii
How we can best rededicate our lives to the service of the sick alcoholic
Tradition Three
July 1952
By:
BILL W.
The third of a new series of articles explaining The Twelve Traditions. . . - The only requirement for AA membership is a desire to stop drinking.
A Love Like This
February 2026
| Getting Through Tough Times
By:
Brenda M.
| Boise, Idaho
This beautiful four-letter word was once just drunk talk. Now it's deep, real and true
Critical Connections
October 2025
| AA & Technology
By:
Matt S.
| Lima, Ohio
An AA member working inside a correctional facility shares how technological advances are helping alcoholics
Hooked
June 2024
| Happy Birthday Grapevine!
By:
Michelle B.
| Kelowna, British Columbia
She was trying to stop drinking but wasn’t quite ready.
Then one day someone gave her a Grapevine
Then one day someone gave her a Grapevine
Hot diggity dog
March 2022
| Emotional Sobriety
By:
Annie H. South
| Yarmouth, Mass.
After COVID hit, she had to change her meeting. But boy did she relish the chance to make it work
Sober at 14
September 2020
| Living Sober Group
By:
Emma C.W.
| Philadelphia, Pa.
When I was a freshman in high school, my classmates were joining clubs and sports teams. I was stealing money to buy alcohol.
Time to Redecorate
February 2020
| Tough Times
By:
H.B.
| Durham, N.C.
That picture needed to come down, but what could she do? Why, bring it to the group for a vote, of course!
Social Workers Do Not Drive Porsches
November 2018
By:
Russell H.
| Lauderdale by the Sea, Fla.
With every stop this alcoholic took into the land of “more, more, more,” he grew further away from his spiritual self
Break time
August 2018
By:
Anonymous
| Merrimack, New Hampshire
When you’re at a service meeting and about to tear your hair out, remember—don’t take yourself too seriously
Denial Got Me There
May 2018
By:
Peter G.
| San Antonio, Texas
It was a dark and stormy night…and he didn’t feel like going to a meeting. But somehow, his Higher Power led him to one
A Teaspoon of Willingness
August 2015
She was nearly dying of cirrhosis before she decided to try to stop drinking
Spiritual Experiences
August 2012
By:
Bill W.
Our co-founder explains why we should question no one's transformation
Web Exclusive: On the Other Side of Amends
May 2011
By:
Steve H.
An alcoholic ends up on the receiving side of an amends for a change
