Too Chinese Too Jewish Too Young
October 2012
By:
Anonymous
She felt AA was not for her—but she kept coming
A Strong, Independent Woman
October 2012
By:
Anonymous
She tried her best to not be like Dad, but alcohol was calling the shots
A Brother's Mission
October 2012
By:
Anonymous
A trip to the cemetery for a Ninth Step amend came with some beautiful surprises
Changing the Channel
August 2012
By:
Anonymous
| Fort Worth, Texas
A Texas man finds a power greater than TV
The Greatest Friendship He Ever Had
June 2012
By:
Anonymous
An old-timer taught him the beauty of showing up and sharing love
Finding My Way Home
April 2012
By:
Anonymous
| New Britain, Connecticut
Feeling alienated even amongst family, this AA used prayer to feel reconciled with his family
Mining for Gold
April 2012
By:
Anonymous
| Reno, Nevada
Inspired by one man's service, she struck it rich giving back
Double Winners
March 2012
By:
Anonymous
| Hastings, New York
An AA shares her experience of being in AA and Al-Anon
Confessions of a 13th Stepper
February 2012
By:
Anonymous
Ostracized and alone, a man with eight years finally finds help in the rooms
A Tool, Not a Club
February 2012
By:
Anonymous
Seeing the Traditions as principles, rather than rules
Poison Arrow
February 2012
By:
Anonymous
A young woman describes her toxic nine-year love affair with booze
Now Hear This!
February 2012
By:
Anonymous
A drunk finds joy in helping the hearing-impaired find AA
Web Exclusive: Dark Groups
December 2011
By:
Anonymous
| Eugene, Oregon
A member discusses the phenomenon of groups who don't participate in area service
Lifesaver
December 2011
By:
Anonymous
In a chilly meeting room, a still-new AA helps two first-timers
Target Practice
October 2011
By:
Anonymous
One member’s unique way to practice restraint of tongue and pen
10-78, Over and Out
September 2011
By:
Anonymous
A cop realizes he needs assistance and requires back up to deal with his alcoholism
Downhill Slide
August 2011
By:
Anonymous
She went into her first beer joint at the age of four and life was never the same
Drinking in Parks with Friends
June 2011
By:
Anonymous
What started innocently, eventually almost killed him
Welcome to AA - The Way Life Should Be
May 2011
By:
Anonymous
| Maine
The principals of AA and the love and humor of the fellowship gave this member a life second to none
Web Exclusive: Welcome to AA - The Way Life Should Be
May 2011
By:
Anonymous
| Maine
A group of sober alcoholics, making sure no one got left behind: my home group.
I, Agnostic
April 2011
By:
Anonymous
The journey toward a Higher Power comes quickly for some, slower for others
Sober Voices
March 2011
By:
Anonymous
| Minneapolis, Minnesota
When asked if he heard voices in his head, he had to pause
His Life Changed While He Ate His Oatmeal
March 2011
By:
Anonymous
His long downward slide ended one day as he ate his breakfast at a state mental hospital