Legacy of resentment
December 2010
By:
Tom L.
| New Orleans, La.
Chains of bitterness toward his mother are shattered through forgiveness
The Only Help We Have to Offer
May 1990
By:
B. M.
| Eureka, California
Fifth Tradition - Each group has but one primary purpose--to carry its message to the alcoholic who still suffers.
Holding Fast to Our Primary Purpose
March 1984
By:
F. P.
| Spokane, Washington
Tradition Six keeps AA on the right track--and out of trouble
Turning on the Power
August 1977
By:
P. M.
| Riverside, Illinois
By "keeping it simple," the relaxed residents of Vilcabamba have found the secret of healthy serenity and longer life
I Just Hung in There
October 2025
| AA & Technology
By:
Erica G.
| Aurora, Colorado
A drunken mom who almost burned the house down finally grabs onto AA
Staying in the Game
February 2025
| Longtimers
By:
R.K.
| Benicia, California
Through years of challenges, he keeps showing up. And he can’t wait to see what’s next
Forgiving Dad
August 2023
| AA in the Military
By:
Melissa R.
| Cape Coral, Florida
In her drinking years, she blamed her father for abandoning her. Then she got the chance to make things right
My Oasıs
October 2020
| Money and Sobriety
By:
Marcy B.
| Bothell, Wash.
Except for an occasional scorpion or two, this wonderful desert meeting was her safe, sober home
My Son, My Guardian Angel
May 2012
By:
Dave P.
| Buffalo, New York
After the death of his son, he experienced the power of prayer
A Matter of Time
July 2011
By:
Ann S.
| Menifee, California
An old-timer contemplates the significance of putting together “a few 24s”
Open mouth; insert Trad.Ten
May 2011
By:
Jack L.
| Ludwigs Corner, Pennsylvania
Is blasting a particular religion unwelcoming to newcomers?
I stole the wallet
August 2010
By:
LEE C.J.
| Fargo, N.D.
Awkward and painful as it was, this amends had to be made
SOBER RABBI
April 2010
By:
DAVID K.
| Wilmington, Del.
A theology student believes he's too young, too religious, too different for AA
BY CHANCE
November 2009
By:
MARLENE F.
| Santa Barbara, Calif.
A couple of former drinking buddies lose touch, then reunite in AA
GOOD, BAD, or Indifferent
July 2008
By:
Margaret R.
| Stephenville, Texas
How "the deal" works for newcomers, old-timers, and everyone in between