Gotta shop around
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
AA Myths
August 1977
By:
B. I.
| North Hollywood, California
Let's take another look at some of the things we say and believe
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. . .
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 . . .
A Funny Thing Happened to Me After I Attended an AA Meeting Merely as a Guest
February 1968
By:
K. M.
| Urbana, Illinois
