Moments
December 1983
By:
R. H.
| Cedar Rapids, Iowa
The sober life has high points of joy, truth, serenity, and love
Give and Take
March 1981
By:
C. P.
| St. John, New Brunswick
He discovered that sponsoring was seeking help as well as giving it
Serenity
December 1973
By:
J. H.
| Fort Wayne
That elusive state of being that comes with total acceptance
Get Involved!
February 1971
By:
J. D.
| Wilmington, Delaware
A three-part section on AA's work in institutions
Under-Slept, Over-Served
January 2017
He got drunk and missed a crucial career meeting—but found that his Higher Power had an even bigger job in store for him.
Square Peg, Round Hole
November 2013
By:
Mary C.
| Elloree, South Carolina
When she catches herself struggling too much, it’s time for Step Eleven
Honey, Have You Been Drinking?
March 2013
By:
William B.
| Prairie Village, Kansas
At seven months, a newcomer deals with trust issues
This Wasted Life
June 2011
By:
Barbara D.
| Mulberry, Florida
She needed to prove to herself that drinking would never work for her
Artist Interrupted
February 2011
By:
Paul W.
| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A promising career is snuffed out by alcoholism
WARM CHILL
April 2010
By:
Cheryl K.
| Mountain Rest, S.C.
In rehab, obsessing and wanting to drink, an alcoholic has a sudden spiritual awakening
Court-Ordered AA
October 2008
By:
Tim S.
| Indian Harbor Beach, Florida
A member expresses doubts about mandated meetings
Step Six: Obligated to Go Forward
June 2005
By:
Pete P.
| New York, New York
Especially when it hurts too much to stand still
Sobriety Is Not a Science
November 1991
By:
C. A.
| Los Angeles, California
From the August 1960 Grapevine