A Table's Journey
December 2014
By:
Mike D.
| Spokane, Washington
The things we lose when we drink sometimes return in the most unexpected ways
The Strange Egg
December 2014
By:
Tim M.
| Alford, Massachusetts
Though he didn't grow up feeling out of place, because of alcoholism he would come to know great loneliness
I Kissed My Baby Goodbye
October 2014
By:
Amber M.
| Roseville, California
A mother goes to jail at nine months sober, yet finds a beautiful way to get through it
Life Underground
January 2012
By:
Joey W.
| Palm Springs, California
His life consisted of living and drinking in a sewer until he made it back to AA
A Starry Night in June
September 2011
By:
Greg R.
| Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Not everyone has a white light experience as described by Bill W., but there's lots of variation on the light spectrum
Web Exclusive: I Think I’ll Just Keep Coming Back
March 2011
By:
Leonard C.
| San Juan
A long-time member finds real peace in letting go.
Broken--down chorus
December 2010
By:
GLORIA G.
| Cullman, Ala.
Twenty-five drunks belt out a paint-peeling holiday song for a sick father
New GSB head named
July 2009
President of General Theological Seminary chosen during annual General Service Conference
Notes From A Group Inventory Chair
October 2006
By:
Roy R.
| Toronto, Ontario
Sometimes it's hard to address the gorilla
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
Singled Out by Silence
October 2004
By:
J.B.
| Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Admitting powerlessness opened up new relationships
Rudy, Pee Wee, Paula, Peggy & Johnny
September 1944
Two Yale Savants Stress Alcoholism As True Disease
June 1944
By:
H. W. Haggard and E. M. Jellinek
| New Haven, Connecticut
Eddie's journey
February 2015
By:
Eddie G.
| Cupertino, California
The road is rocky and sometimes uphill, but he's found his primary purpose.
What Does 'Surrender' Mean?
November 1992
By:
Harry M. Tiebout, M.D.
One of AA's first friends in psychiatry points out "the road beyond the miracle" - From the April 1963 Grapevine
What Does 'Surrender' Mean?
November 1981
By:
Harry M. Tiebout, MD
One of AA's first friends in psychiatry points out the road beyond the miracle - From the April 1963 Grapevine
The Washingtonians
February 1971
By:
D. P.
| Ogden, Utah
A brief history of the organization that grew strong helping suffering alcoholics and then withered away when it lost track of its primary purpose
What Does "Surrender" Mean?
April 1963
By:
Harry M. Tiebout, M.D.
One of AA's first friends in psychiatry points out "the road beyond the miracle
Alive, Sober And Joyful
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By:
Julie J.
| West Hartford, Conn.
Dancing to the happy tune of sobriety
I’m Your Man
February 2024
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By:
Eric Z.
| Lafayette, Colorado
His long, beautiful journey with Jack included race cars, Big Books and, yes, matzo ball soup
A Profound Kinship
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By:
Kelsey M.
A visit to a Berlin AA meeting helps her reevaluate an important friendship
Centered in AA
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By:
Susan W.
| Bristol, Tenn.
During her drinking day, she tossed around like a leaf blowing in the wind. No longer.
Purpose and Meaning
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By:
Stephanie S.
| Bend, Ore.
After a journey through alcoholism that almost killed her, she recovered with the help of the Steps and the Big Book