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The author says: "AA's Twelve Traditions have, in my experience, often proved vital in keeping me sober, and helpful otherwise in all my affairs." This is the first of a series of articles sharing that experience.

With no AA, dry as the desert, a drunken boyfriend in the car and a 21-hour drive, what could possibly go wrong?

He was sober now and had found the right one. They dated; then came time to marry. Were they ready?

A performer at a theme park makes amends to his boss for his drunken behavior and gets the surprise of his life

How a drunken girl became a sober woman

Getting involved with his home group was the key to true sobriety

A crisis during a meeting brings her a profound spiritual experience

In AA, we watch each other step up through challenges to do things we think we can’t possibly do. We pass on the courage

A gentleman gave me a Big Book at no cost. Wow, free stuff! I had no idea what I held in my hand. He suggested I start reading it. “Most importantly,” he said, “don’t drink.”

There were small meetings, big meetings, workshops, banquets, picnics and even history trips if you wanted to tag along. Most importantly there was fellowship.

Stop drinking on his own? No problem. Little did he know, a giant warehouse of booze was about to teach him something he’ll never forget

Her name was Officer Shirley. She apologized for putting me in the backseat. As we drove to our destination, I noticed people stare and then look away.

A longtime AA member and musician tunes in to stay focused and useful as the COVID-19 pandemic dims the lights on the performing world

The “Society of Second Chances” saved his life the third time around