We Pay the Piper
April 1982
By:
W. H.
| Manhattan, New York
Tradition 7 - Every AA group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions
Easy Does It Doing It
February 2019
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By:
Jack P.
| Holiday, Fla.
After years of going out and coming back in, he discovered that everything happened for a reason
If You Can't Beat 'Em,
September 2005
By:
Oliver V.
| Leander, Texas
From pillow fights to probation
Running Wild
September 2016
It didn’t matter how young or rebellious he was, the old-timers took him in and showed him love
Nowhere To Go But Up
September 2016
Her bottom didn’t hit when she found her mother dead, and she kept on drinking when her child was born, but when she ended up behind bars, she realized having nowhere to go but up can be a blessing
Nothing Left to Lose
September 1983
By:
D. S.
| Ozark, Missouri
She started drinking when she was 13 years old--and started living at 27
Listen to People's Feelings
July 1980
By:
C. H.
| Grants, N. M.
He found that all the people in those meetings, whether seventeen or seventy were "just like me
About Alcoholism - Alcoholism Information, Research and Treatment
June 1978
By:
Thomas Hill
In 'Golden Age' Country
The Twelve Traditions - A Grapevine Milestone Report
November 1952
AA's Platform For Unity Marks Sixth November Birthday
“You Drink Too Much, Mum!”
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By:
Vicky W.
| Buckhaven, Fife
Her son roused her from the depths of her alcoholism
Finding Hope
October 2018
By:
Grace B.
| Lockport, Ill.
A young woman realizes that no matter what your age, you don’t need to let denial get in your way
SWIMMING THE CHANNEL
August 2009
By:
GEORGE H.
| Milford, Conn
An athlete fulfils a dream one stroke at a time
The Master Drunk
May 1958
One Year Wonder
February 2026
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By:
Gwen M.
| Orinda, California
At 12 months sober she opened her heart to a new family member. Now it was time to say goodbye
Sobriety Is Everything
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By:
Adam M.
| Omaha, Neb.
A former black sheep now grazes in sober fields