Bright Lights of Fun
November 2022
| Fun in Sobriety
By:
Snow P.
| Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
When getting sober, we redefine fun. For her, it’s joy, contentment and authentic belly laughs
Devil’s rejects
December 2021
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
By:
Rob S.
| Burnaby, British Columbia
Sobriety can be tough at an isolated oil camp. But these guys stepped up and made AA happen and even found time to celebrate
Zooming Into the Fourth Dimension
August 2020
| LGBTQ+
By:
Scottie B.
| New Market, Md.
When she and her husband returned from their cruise, oh my, how their AA world had changed
Enjoying the Mess
May 2020
| Getting Into General Service
By:
M.B.
| Marion, Ohio
A grandmother expresses gratitude for the joy of sobriety, even when it’s time to clean up
Finding my lane
February 2019
| Stories by Our Longtime Members
By:
Jack F.
| Asbury Park, New Jersey
How learning to ask for help on a sober bowling team helped him find a Higher Power
I found my pack
July 2018
By:
Lisa T.
| San Diego, California
It’s a place she can join in, belong and know that someone has her back. It’s her home group
Be Here Now
March 2014
By:
Andrew D.
| South Weymouth, Massachusetts
He saw that using his phone during a meeting wasn't just impolite, it was bad for his recovery
I Hate My Job
February 2014
By:
Kurt S.
| Farmington, Connecticut
Even after 40 years, we can always use a little attitude adjustment
Let the Music Play
May 2013
By:
Larry T.
| London, England
A DJ gets sober and thinks life is over, but the party hasn't really started
Bright Lights of Fun
January 2013
By:
Snow P.
| Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
How a young AA learned to re-define “fun,” and find a colorful new world
Whatever It Takes
December 2008
By:
Lori T.
| Grand Prairie, Texas
A performance artist makes the time to help a fellow drunk
Elegy for a Meeting
November 2004
By:
Neil B.
| Bronxville, New York
No more brewed coffee, raised hands, or shared experience, strength, and hope--but the gratitude lives on
Now!
April 1974
By:
F. M.
| New Canaan, Connecticut
It was a long journey into the present but now she knows it's the only place to be
Faces of Fear
March 1973
By:
S. M.
| Safford, Arizona
One can learn to recognize fear for what it is and thereby learn to overcome it
How to Use Your Inventory
February 1972
By:
B. T.
| Kenosha, Wisconsin
Set your goals and work toward them - Essence of AA
Santa Claus Is Coming Our Way
December 1969
By:
J. G. T.
| Negaunee, Michigan
If you don't think so, take a good, hard look at the record--and then stand by your telephones
No Halo?
December 1962
By:
F.C.
| New York City, New York
If your family doesn't appreciate your sobriety enough try this--
My "Do-it-yourself" Sobriety
September 1962
By:
J. W. B.
| Richmond, Virginia
This member tried two methods
The recommended questions are as follows:
February 1961
By:
T. W. R.
| Alexandria, Virginia
If your prospect is an artful dodger try him on these blockbusters