The Thin Ice
October 2011
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Kimberly M.
Emotional turmoil kept her drinking; serenity and the Steps kept her sober
Falling in love with the universe
September 2017
By:
Edward B.
| Moraga, California
Way out in the Nevada desert, among the stars and colorful characters, he found his sober crew
Listening for 50 years
September 2016
In 1965, an old-timer heard the bartender say last call. Five decades later, he’s still using his ears
The Collective Protective
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Chris D.
| Austin, Texas
His Higher Power is a collective force of all those who have loved and watched over him
A Moment in the Dark
September 2015
In a sea of empty beer cans, he had made his home a prison. What would it take to break free?
The Garden of the Present Moment
September 2011
By:
James S.
A Buddhist in AA talks about how through sobriety, he was able to truly practice his faith
Plan for Survival
March 1951
The Man at the Pier
January 2025
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Tara C.
| New Orleans, Louisiana
On a gloomy, stormy day in 2002, something mysterious and incredible happened that changed her life forever
AA Around The World
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Anonymous
| Scottsdale, Ariz.
Traveling sober, she finds gratitude in meetings, sober people—and Grapevine
The Turkey Carver
November 2024
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D. B.
| Fort Meyers, Florida
Today he got back the family job of honor that liquor took away
Letter from the Editor
November 2024
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The Only Thing She Did Right
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Jill C.
| Jersey City, N.J.
Lost in alcohol at a young age, she found her way in AA
The Math in my Head
September 2024
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By:
Matt M.
| Oak Park, Illinois
After a decade of sobriety, a guy with 10 years wonders whether or not he’s now cured of alcoholism
Out of the Doghouse
September 2024
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Kris B.
| Oak Harbor, Washington
A family’s shared love and sadness turned a time of grief into a new beginning
Letter from the Editor
September 2024
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The Fear Factor
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Mindy S.
| Sierra Vista, AZ
Overcoming fear can make beautiful adventures possible
Feeling The Feelings
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Denise R.
| Sartell, Minn
When her beloved dog becomes ill, sobriety helps her walk through the pain
Letter from the Editor
June 2024
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The Big Hurt
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Tony L.
| Newport Beach, Calif.
Step by Step, the pain goes away.
Letter from the Editor
April 2024
| Happy Birthday Big Book!
Peace Within The Storm
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Laura G.
| San Jose., Calif.
A crisis during a meeting brings her a profound spiritual experience