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Close call in Botswana

February 2017
By: Loran H.
After a big move and a lot of traveling, she let AA slip away. Then one evening in Africa, an old visitor arrived

Management 101

September 2016
With God so far and alcohol so near, one active alcoholic makes a crucial decision to hand over the reins of his own life to the “manager of managers”

Let others win the ribbons

March 2016
Enjoying long-term sobriety in a small Arkansas town, she finds giving back is reward enough for her

Love, Returned

March 2016
With the help of AA, a Navy man gets sober and begins to right wrongs with his family

Go the Extra Mile

February 2016
By: Shari M. | Viera, Fla.
A desperate call on a rainy night reminds a sober mom of our Responsibility Statement

It Works at Work

November 2015
Angry and resentful at her coworkers, she stepped on toes and they retaliated. What was she to do? AA had the answer

Me & You & AA

November 2015
Heartbroken after a rough breakup, she dove back into her program and let the Fellowship carry her

The Angriest Newcomer

September 2015
She was desperate to take the edge off, but afraid to go back to her vodka martinis

Danger: Port Ahead

August 2015
A sailor with two years sober calls in the big guns when he hits dry land

One Morning on the Beach

May 2015
By: Roxane R. | Valley Center, California
After spilling all her fears, she took her sponsor’s suggestion and let a little sunlight in

Temporary Work

March 2015
By: Debi C. | Buffalo, New York
After she lost her job because of drinking, she found herself in part time jobs – one of which would ultimately lead her to AA

Fresh Air Kissing My Face

February 2015
By: Sally H. | Tucson, Arizona
After years of drinking and living on the streets, AA helped her trust and breathe free again.

Acceptance Is a Two-Way Street

November 2014
By: P. J. | Los Angeles, California
A gay man remembers learning the importance of AA unity in meetings in the 1970s

The Other Brother

November 2014
By: Nick K. | Joppa, Maryland
Some of us get lucky and make it to AA—some of us don't

Swimming through Sobriety

November 2014
By: Laura C. | Burke, Virginia
She found out that she could get as much joy from not drinking as she did from her favorite hobby

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It's What Happened to Me

April 1967
By: Anonymous | California
What makes an AA talk lively and inspiring? - More on AA talks

The Conniver's Prayer

January 1967
By: B. R., Anonymous
Herewith a how-to document that ought to be of no use to anybody

Keep That Warm Feeling

December 1966
By: L. H. | Cleveland, Ohio

My Name Is Annabelle

December 1966
By: Annabelle F. | Kewanna, Indiana
An alcoholic's own story

Breaking the Chains

September 1966
By: T. P. Jr. | Hankins, New York
Step Discussion: Step Four: Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.

Hobby Becomes Career

October 1965
By: T. C. | Sainte Dorothee, Quebec
A new sober-time hobby came in handy when this AA lost his job

On the Open Road

June 1965
By: F. J. T. | Crescent, Missouri
She can travel again without fear after house-bound years of alcoholism

AA in a Few Words

September 1964
By: Bob. T. | Manhattan, New York
It started as a game, but it made me recall how strong and simple the truths were

Women Alcoholics Have a Tougher Fight

July 1964
By: Marty M. | Manhattan, New York
How this fact offers an exceptional opportunity to women members of AA

My Initiation Fee

July 1963
By: D. L. C. | Cedar Falls, Iowa

Is My Gratitude Grateful?

June 1963
By: R.W. | Van Nuys, California
A strictly amateur psychologist discovers that gratitude is scientifically okay

Noblesse Oblige

June 1963
By: M. D. B. | Jackson
He tries to share what he has received with everybody

The Winkley Experiment

February 1962
By: R. Z. | Council Bluffs, Iowa
A research project on--hic--controlled drinking

Drunk Log

September 1961
By: J. A. E. | Chappaqua, New York
Sometimes it helps to keep a written record

Closed Meeting

July 1961
By: Anon. | New York City, New York
Good sponsorship--a vital AA ingredient for the newcomer

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