Sunshine & Rainbows
January 2025
| Spirituality and Prayer
By:
James M.
| Leland Grove, Illinois
He was scared of Marty. She was tough. Luckily, he took a suggestion that became a long, wonderful friendship
I Cried as Much as He Did
December 2019
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
By:
Rick T.
| Queen Creek, Ariz.
He didn’t like hospitals—not the smells nor the food. But this day, he discov-ered something really special that made him want to come back
We Can Stay Sober Through Anything
February 2026
| Getting Through Tough Times
By:
Susan D.
| Catskill, New York
Her battle with mental health at 17 years sober was super tough, but luckily she got help and stayed close to AA
Bullets & Bottles
October 2024
| CPC: Cooperation with the Professional Community
By:
Ernie G.
| Evansville, Indiana
After a rocky start, a young Army guy gets sober. Now he’s heading to Iraq. His mission: to help others
Two-fisted Drinker
March 2013
By:
Ken L.
| Knoxville, Tennessee
After years of pounding back beers, a good soldier becomes a hopeless closet drunk
It’s Never Too Late
August 2021
| Seniors in AA
By:
Everett D.
| Glenview, Ill.
At 92, he’s still working the program and helping others every chance he gets. Now that’s happy, joyous and free
A New Light In Zhengzhou
July 2020
| AA Around The World
By:
Terry M.
| Gilbert, Ariz.
Stirring souls and touching hearts, a powerful weekend in China brings hope to millions of alcoholics
An Alcoholic's Day
February 1973
By:
J. G. T.
| Negaunee, Michigan
Experiences may differ, but the inner story is the same for all of us
New vault doubles Archives' space
July 2010
The department reopens with tours and a reception on March 12, 2010