We Cherish Each Day
February 2024
| Getting Through Tough Times
By:
Dave A.
| Magnolia, Texas
One night at a speaker meeting, he met a woman who shared something for which he’ll be forever grateful
The Ninth Step—The Gift That Keeps On Giving
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By:
Audrey J.
| Waukesha, Wis.
Making an amends, done thoughtfully, sometimes makes other amends unnecessary
I Keep Writing
December 2023
| Remote Communities and sober holidays
By:
Gary P.
| Edgewater, Florida
We Will Not Regret The Past
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By:
Rosemary P.
| Waynesboro, Va.
Accepting the past fully means acknowledging both good and bad
The Invisible Line
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By:
Tina W.
| Hobe Sound,, Fla.
After her divorce, she crossed an invisible but very real line
12 Steps to Maui
June 2023
| Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
By:
Michelle B.
| Kelowna, British Columbia
On the beautiful shores of Hawaii, there’s a group of alcoholics who love their Twelve and Twelve
Too Smart For AA?
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By:
Lesley G.
| Boston, Mass.
Being in the right place at the right time is more important than all the advanced degrees in the world
With Tolerance & Love
April 2023
| AA & Families
By:
Tom T.
| Texas
Tolerance was the key to our relationship. She and I developed “key words” to help us. When there was tension, Karen could say, “Hot chocolate.” That was my clue to call my sponsor.
A Different Perspectıve
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
By:
Christina R.
| Stockton, Calif.
Once she got a service sponsor general service became her passion, and a whole new world opened up
Dreams of My Mother
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By:
Carl A.
| Minneapolis, Minn.
His mother’s appearance in his dreams was no coincidence
In all our affairs
December 2021
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
By:
Definitely Steve
| Nashville, Tenn.
A month later I was in a prostate cancer survivor group. It became clear to me that by using what I learned in my AA program, I was able to help other cancer patients as well as myself.
I Heard, I Saw, I Felt, I Knew
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By:
Guy H.
| Sonora, Calif.
Half a century later, a young people’s meeting brings back his first moment in AA
Keeping This Thing Afloat
July 2020
| AA Around The World
By:
MARY O.
| GRASS VALLEY, CALIF.
For nearly 40 years, the faith that AA gave her got her through some impossibly lean times. Now it’s time to give back
Serendipitous Jewel
January 2020
| Spiritual Awakenings
By:
Craig J.
| Bristol, Conn.
The “Society of Second Chances” saved his life the third time around
Keeping it green
August 2010
By:
SUE E.
| Hammond, Ind.
Life is again worth living, a hopeful newcomer finds
New GSB head named
July 2009
President of General Theological Seminary chosen during annual General Service Conference
A GOD OF MY UNDERSTANDING
April 2009
By:
Judy R.
| Peoria, Arizona
Agnostic as a beginner, she keeps her faith private
Finding the Very Best Sponsor in AA
October 2008
By:
Patrick C.
| Oakland, California
The 'perfect sponsor' was not what he expected
Eastern Canada Regional Forum Meets in June
September 2008
Fellowship, service are key topics at Nova Scotia session
Tradition 7: A Divorce with Dignity
July 2008
By:
Connie E.
| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
The unexpected payoff of self-support
Faith Healer
September 2007
By:
John A.
| Bristol, Pennsylvania
The body does not need mending for the soul to thrive
Life Without The Fall
October 2006
By:
Karen K.
| Soldiers Grove, Louisiana
She changed her thinking and changed her life
Notes From A Group Inventory Chair
October 2006
By:
Roy R.
| Toronto, Ontario
Sometimes it's hard to address the gorilla
Helping Others
January 2006
By:
Chuck B.
| Dayton, Ohio
In taking a meeting to inmates, AAs find they receive more than they give
Grateful to Be an Alcoholic? Not Me
November 2005
By:
Gregory F.
| Henderson, Nevada
An AA draws the line between an alcoholic who is in recovery and one who is not
