Doing The Best I Can
November 2025
| Early days of AA
By:
L.C.
| Deland, Florida
For her, meditation is an imperfect practice—and she’s OK with that
What Got Me Into AA
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By:
Amy V.
| Houston, Texas
When she looked into the mirror, her disease stared back at her
Wonderful Blessings
July 2025
| AA Celebrates 90 Wonderful Years!
By:
Definitely Steve
| Nashville, Tennessee
This longtimer granddad has the best job in the world—“designated hitter” babysitter, and he doesn’t plan to screw it up
At The Roundup
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By:
Heather L.
| Las Vegas, Nev.
Attending the Roundup as a beginner enriched her life and sobriety
The Day I Got “It”
May 2025
| Young and Sober
By:
John L.
| Hernando, Florida
Though trust was a huge issue, he finally went to “any length.” He picked up the phone and dialed
Welcome Home, Mary
March 2025
| Sober and Out
By:
Mary H.
| San Antonio, Texas
A breakup with her girlfriend led to the woman who would help her learn the truth about her drinking
Planting My Feet Where They Need To Be
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By:
Hannah R.
| Rocky Mount, N.C.
She found her path through her sponsor, the Steps and her Higher Power
The guy who ruined my meeting
November 2024
| The Gift Of Gratitude
By:
Robin W.
| Marina Del Rey, California
He’s new, he comes in late and he disrupts everything. Someone should do something
Trust in God
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By:
Ken T.
| Roseburg, Ore.
You can’t just switch trust on
Sixteen Years In the Making
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By:
L.C.
| Apopka, Fla.
It’s takes practice—but self-pity can be vanquished
My First St. Patrick's Day
March 2024
| Spanish-Speaking AA Members
By:
Steve C. FORMER STATEN IRELANDER
| Deposit, New York
A Staten Island newcomer nervously heads to the big parade for an adventure he won’t soon forget
Shouting from the housetops
December 2023
| Remote Communities and sober holidays
By:
G.H.
| Kingston, New Hampshire
He couldn’t wait to tell everyone about his AA membership!
Hmm...maybe not a great idea
Hmm...maybe not a great idea
AA Words And AA Kindness
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By:
Bob G.
| Sarasota, Fla.
In a time of great need, AAs come together
Twists and Turns
October 2014
By:
Janis W.
| Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania
A scary moment while rushing to a meeting showed her it was time to put on the brakes
Home Group at Rio Rancho
July 2014
By:
Alan S.
| Rio Rancho, New Mexico
For years, he jumped from meeting to meeting until he learned the value of a place called home
Brighter Day
July 2014
By:
Dan T.
| Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Now that's he sober, he's counting the days of his life, not the days until his death
When I Grow Up
May 2014
By:
Dee H.
| Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
She wanted to be an artist. She became an alcoholic. Now she's a sober artist
The Way Out
April 2014
By:
Vance C.,
| Albuquerque, New Mexico
50 years ago he had a bottle of scotch and a pistol in front of him and didn't see any alternatives
Eyeliner, Anyone?
November 2013
By:
N.H.
| Sterling, Illinois
“The grouch and the brainstorm were not for us.” –Alcoholics Anonymous
Like a Rock
October 2013
By:
Bill W.
An early reminder by our co-founder to avoid controversy and preserve our unity
Water Water Everywhere
October 2013
By:
Lindalou L.
| Calverton, New York
We now have the tools to deal with disaster—especially of our own making
The Coaster
June 2012
By:
Bob C.
| Wilmington, North Carolina
The pastor had no idea what waited under his double cocktail