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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

He reached for the bottle of cooking wine as a last resort—but it may have kept him alive

Trying to bring himself up from the darkness of his alcoholism, he senses a small ray of light. But it’s enough

Just “not drinking” turns this AA into a dry drunk. It takes the Steps and Service to bring him back to life

It may take a while to get yourself into “AA shape,” but once you do, stick with it—the rewards can be permanent

When a group treasurer discovered a financial predicament, the members stepped up with a plan

What do a piece of cake and a 12th Step call have in common? Helping a suffering alcoholic