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
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
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
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
