Autonomy Is Not an Excuse
April 1998
By:
Mickey H.
| Springville, Utah
Tradition Four - Each group should be autonomous except in matters affecting other groups or AA as a whole.
The Write Stuff
August 1997
The General Service Office in New York receives a tremendous amount of mail on a wide range of topics relating to AA, alcoholism, public information, group problems, etc. But as the following exchange of letters shows, at the heart of this flood of inform
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Who's the Greatest Sponsor of Them All?
January 1996
By:
Patricia W.
| Albuquerque, New Mexico
Tradition Twelve
December 1992
By:
Bill W.
Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our Traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities. (from the November 1948 Grapevine)
My Home Away From Home
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Phil S.
| Ames, Iowa
His home group helped him learn that “We” is a far better place to live than “I”
Exactly Where I Needed to Be
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By:
Anna M.
| Eagle Mountain, Utah
A miscarriage in sobriety deepens her spirituality
In My Heart Forever
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Loren S.
| South Bend, Ind.
The legacy of his sponsorship lives on in each new suffering alcoholic who seeks help
Bring on the Hugs
October 2023
| Mid-Sobriety Challenges
By:
L.W.
| Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Through some difficult times, a sober mom embraces a little love, fellowship, dignity and grace
From Hopeless To Hopeful
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By:
April P.
| White Lake, Mich.
Freeing herself was a long journey—but ultimately, she found her way
Boots
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By:
Chelsea L.
| Glendale, Colo.
The muddied boots were a reminder of her worst drunken night. Should she hang on to them?
Passageway to my soul
February 2023
| Making Amends
By:
Rich D.
| Margate, Fla.
A longtime member shares about the sponsors and fellows who will always hold a special place in his heart
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
The Medicine My Heart Needed
August 2022
| Sober Travel
By:
Valerie T.
| San Diego, Calif.
How do we find forgiveness when it seems nearly impossible? One member reaches out for help
Back to jail
July 2022
| The Annual Prison Issue
By:
Dani M.
| Charleroi, Pa.
She knew what she had to do. Little did she know it would open a door to something she loves
AA will catch us
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
By:
Anonymous
| Tucson, Ariz.
As she swings through AA life, she knows it’s OK to take chances because the Concepts help form a safety net
One Meeting. One Commitment. One Purpose.
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By:
Lori J.
| New Castle, Pa.
Open door, open hearts—and a cup of coffee
My Trudge Along the Road
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By:
Barry F.
| Granville, Ohio
An alcoholism counselor realizes he is one of the “poor sick souls” he works so hard to save