The Big Hurt
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By:
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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By:
Laura G.
| San Jose., Calif.
A crisis during a meeting brings her a profound spiritual experience
Letter from the Editor
February 2024
| Getting Through Tough Times
Making the day count
December 2023
| Remote Communities and sober holidays
By:
Bob H.
| Binghamton, New York
When times get tough, he uses the tools he’s learned to find gratitude, share and help others
The second wave
November 2023
| Gratitude
By:
Morgan J.
| Annapolis, Maryland
What saved him that day on the ocean...or all the other times he was drunk?
A Reason for Gratitude
November 2023
| Gratitude
By:
Carolene B.
| Natchez, Mississippi
After a tough day at a low-paying job, her Higher Power sends her the love and strength to stay grateful
The One-Minute Solution
November 2023
| Gratitude
By:
Mel B.
| Toledo, Ohio
Through mountains of snow and clothes, a dad discovers a secret to gratitude on a trip to help his daughter come home for the holidays
Letter from the Editor
November 2023
| Gratitude
Sushi in the City
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By:
Mackenzie K.
| Victoria, BC
Friday nights meant sushi—and joyful sobriety
Bring on the Hugs
October 2023
| Mid-Sobriety Challenges
By:
L.W.
| Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Through some difficult times, a sober mom embraces a little love, fellowship, dignity and grace
Breaking the isolation
September 2023
| Young & Sober
By:
Anonymous
His alcoholism kept him alone in hell. But once he made it to AA, he got the gift of “we”
Letter from the Editor
February 2019
| Stories by Our Longtime Members
The sweet side of the mountain
January 2019
| Stories for Day Counters!
By:
K.W.
| Tucson, Arizona
Way up in the lofty peaks of Colorado high country, was a meeting two city gals won’t soon forget
The best gift
December 2018
| Sober for the Holidays and Remote Communities
By:
D.C. Dave
| Springfield, Virginia
How an old makeshift tree on brown butcher paper reminded him of the most important things in life
When the kids are sleeping
November 2018
By:
Anonymous
| Salida, Colorado
Once they were tucked in bed, she could drink the way she wanted. She just couldn’t stop
Welcome to the tattoo convention
October 2018
By:
Terra V.
| Tempe, Arizona
How an amends for a little white lie led to a surprising encounter with Arizona AA history
The Right Path
September 2018
By:
John B.
| Athens, Texas
On a fishing trip with his AA mentor, he discovers that letting go of anger can have transformative results
The Message
August 2018
By:
Signed: Grateful Garden Variety Drunk C.B.
At the treatment center, two women and a special message finally got through to one suffering alcoholic
The Chickens
March 2018
By:
Amelia L.
| Cooke City, Mont.
As a newcomer attends her first meeting in her small town, a flock of friendly chickens puts her mind, and heart, at ease
The Real Me Now
February 2018
| Title Goes Here
By:
Natasha G.
| Eau Claire, Wis.
Through the beauty of nature and the AA program, she is able to find serenity—and her true self—at last
Note the time
January 2018
| Sponsorship
By:
Ilene M.
| Las Cruces, New Mexico
A member encounters a tricky situation while doing prison service.
OK for this day
November 2017
| Issue Title Here
By:
Kate K.
| Lakewood, Washington
She got sober just in time to face a breakup and a new baby—and her sponsor’s words held true