Blessing in Disguise
May 1983
By:
P. O.
| Hendersonville, North Carolina
An AA baby helped her shake off the poor-me syndrome
How to Pick a Winner
July 1977
By:
Anonymous
| Fort Smith, Arkansas
There are many things to look for, but one quality shines forth above all others
Just Live it
March 2021
| Making Amends
By:
Craig S.
| Long Branch, N.J.
After years of lies and disappointments, his dad wasn’t interested in talk. He wanted to see the change
Welcome to Key West
December 2020
| Remote Communities + Sober Holidays
By:
Brent H.
| Reading, Pa.
He knew it was time to stop drinking. He had really reached the end. But first he’d fly to see his old drinking buddy for one last hurrah
A More Likable Me
April 2020
| Home Group
By:
Anonymous
| New Britain, Conn.
After years of anger and self-pity fueled by liquor, he used the tools of AA to become a kind, loving dad
Chubby gods, skinny gods
February 2017
By:
Michelle B.
| Hazel Park, Michigan
A newcomer’s journey with Step Two was a mighty voyage, but one thing for sure, she was willing
Florida or bust
January 2017
By:
Susan B.
| Dayton, Ohio
Three friends muster all the sobriety they can to enjoy a rocky road trip down south
70 Reasons I Love Grapevine
June 2014
By:
Jeff W.
| Maplewood, New Jersey
A member from New Jersey can’t get enough of our beloved meeting in print
Twelve Floors over Ketchikan
May 2014
By:
Bill H.
| Winchester, Virginia
A homeless fisherman goes north to die, but instead finds a warm new life
20 reasons
December 2013
By:
Debi E.
| Springfield, Illinois
After 20 glorious sober years, a woman expresses her gratitude
Prison politics
December 2010
By:
WAYNE D.
| Edgefield, S.C.
If you think your group's business meetings are tense, try having one behind bars
Mentally ill
March 2010
By:
DUANE T.
| Hamilton, Ontario
A sponsor thinks he can't help a troubled member, but decides to try
Saying Good-bye to Lee
December 2005
By:
Hoppy H.
| Burns Harbor, Indiana
One more gift of the program
Opening Doors
May 1997
By:
Dale J.
| Jasper, Florida
Step 5 - Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.