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January 2019 | Stories for Day Counters!
By: Margot C. | Sandwich, Massachusetts
After finally getting through the front door, a newcomer learns that not all meetings are alike

Had enough?

January 2019 | Stories for Day Counters!
By: Patrick J. | Alburquerque, New Mexico
He thought he had power over alcohol, until one day someone asked him a question that had only one answer

The Courage To Be Honest

June 2018
By: Anonymous | Las Vegas, Nev.
Following the Steps brought this woman a sense of purpose and made her feel at home in the world after years of drinking

On the front line

April 2018
By: Noah F. | New York, New York
A gapper in New York City says helping new members get connected is the bright spot in his life

Spirituality. Serenity. Sobriety

April 2018
By: Jen H. | Tampa, Fla.
She thought she was a “happy” drunk, but it was only after getting sober that she found spirituality and, ultimately, real happiness

Relax your grip

March 2018
By: Paul M. | Valatie, New York
On the beach, on a beautiful day in March, he took both hands and learned to let go

Noon Meeting

March 2018
By: Jeff H.
Voices heard. Stories told. A lunch meeting on a quiet summer’s day shows one member how to live life on life’s terms

The Perfect Interview

January 2018 | Sponsorship
By: Adam A. | Cordova, Tennessee
Bottle down, tie on, all ready to go. He was going to get this job. He just knew it. So why was everyone staring at him?

Leveled

September 2017
By: Richard M. | Dillon, Montana
In prison with 38 years sober, he hit a whole new bottom. Service was the way out

Waking up

September 2017
By: Nellis F. | Drumheller, Alberta
Broken and angry, he was confused about God. Luckily, Ebby’s words to Bill helped him find his way

Say What You Need to Say

August 2017
By: John S. | Los Angeles, California
How his fear of making amends to his brother ended with a song

Dear Manuel

July 2017
By: Matt S. | Buffalo Grove, Illinois
For one member, corresponding with an inmate has been a long, wonderful journey

Bird trouble

April 2017
By: Woody R. | Stockton, California
He was in a jam alright, but it wasn’t over feathers. This time liquor had him locked up good

A Learning Journey

April 2017
In and out of prisons and institutions, with time spent on the streets, he never knew he was on a journey that would lead to hope, sobriety, and a fulfilling life

Swimming with Mom

February 2017
By: Romee D. | New York, New York
Drenched in memories, she dove into the past to make amends to the woman who never gave up on her

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Learning How to Handle Christmas

December 1977
By: C. H. | Fairfield, Connecticut

AA Myths

August 1977
By: B. I. | North Hollywood, California
Let's take another look at some of the things we say and believe

Step Two - The Power of the Good

May 1977
By: D. S. | Honolulu, Hawaii

Do We Just Forgive Fellow AAs?

December 1976
By: J. D. | San Francisco, California

Compliance

October 1976
By: F. M. | New Canaan, Connecticut
Who wouldn't be resentful? Wasn't everybody else smarter, richer, and more gifted?

The Love Project

August 1973
By: J. A. B. | Las Vegas, Nevada
Getting off an ego trip by learning to love others more than yourself - "For it is in giving that we receive. . .

From the Quiet Successes

May 1971
By: C. H. | Fairfield, Connecticut

My Name Is Joyce

November 1970
By: Joyce H. | North Hollywood, California
and I am an alcoholic...

6th Step

September 1970
By: F. C. | Manhattan, New York
Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.

Just Let Someone Cross Me!

September 1970
By: C. G. | St. Louis, Missouri
When I'm good, I'm very, very good--but . . .

The Grapevine

Past, Present and Future

Facing My Fears

A member applies Step One to other areas of his life

Darkness Into Light

She learned to look forward to life rather than dread it

Keep Coming Back

A member reflects on negative attitudes towards relapse within the Program

A Funny Thing Happened to Me After I Attended an AA Meeting Merely as a Guest

February 1968
By: K. M. | Urbana, Illinois

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