Waiting for Things to Get Better
March 1976
By:
J. Y.
| Sparks, Nevada
A twelve-page section in which three AAs write of their experience with the Twelve Steps
Twelfth Tradition Checklist
September 1971
By:
B.L.
| Manhattan, New York
Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our Traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities.
Absolutely Crackers in Caracas
September 1967
By:
Lil H-C.
| Castro Valley, California
Nutty as a fruitcake", her sponsor said. But she had the golden key to unlock the door to life
Johnny Appleseed And AA
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By:
Bill K.
| St Albans, Vt.
A two year commitment becomes a lifelong love of spreading the AA message
What's On Your Mind: Is The Lord’s Prayer Exclusive?
October 2017
By:
Christopher S.
| Santa Rosa, Calif.
Once a theist and deacon, he sets out on a spiritual journey with his home group to discover if the Lord’s Prayer truly serves all its members
Father's Day
June 2015
By:
Stephen M.
| Roslyn Heights, New York
In a restaurant in Little Italy, a sober dad gets a huge serving of love
Web Exclusive: A Coffee Pot and a Resentment
October 2011
By:
Mike S.
| Morgantown, Indiana
A group splinters over debates about singleness of purpose
Second Tradition: Out of the Hat
February 1990
By:
Angela D.
| New York, New York
For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority--a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern.
Listening, Trusting, Believing
January 1984
By:
P. F.
| Great Bend, Kansas
He came to AA to stay out of jail and found a joyous, purposeful life
Let Me Take Your Inventory
May 1974
By:
Sally H.
| Bellevue, Washington
We're sharing experience when I learn from you and you learn from me
Mail Call for All A.A.s at Home Or Abroad
May 1946
By:
John G.
| Bayside, New York
It Can Happen Here
Finding the More in Service
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By:
Charlie C.
| Bear, Del.
Upon retiring he faced a choice—general service or gym rat? He let his Higher Power lead the way
Divorce, Alcoholic Style
January 2015
By:
Bonnie K.
| Phoenix, Arizona
She knew the minute she said “I do” that this wedding wasn’t going to end well
Drinking Buddies
February 2012
By:
Dan K.
| Silver City, New Mexico
Together they pounded 'em back, until one day, one said no
Voting for God's Will?
September 2000
By:
Ernest S.
| York Harbor, Maine
AA's Twelve Traditions: A Pattern of Practical Experience