The View from Here: - Each Month a Group of Past Delegates to the General Service Conference Will Talk About the Traditions
May 1996
By:
Mark L.
| Kensington, Maryland
A Consistent Message
One Christmas at a Time
December 1983
By:
J. J.
| Tampa, Florida
When she stopped projecting a dreary holiday, she could relax and enjoy her first good Christmas
Made Direct Amends
September 1979
By:
R. B.
| Fort Myers, Florida
Time and his Higher Power had built a bridge to his sobriety
Are You Listening?
January 1978
By:
H. T., MD
| Evanston, Illinois
Try it. It's good for you--and others
Plain, Unvarnished Truth
September 1976
By:
L. P.
| Albuquerque, New Mexico
We need to hear it if we are ever to face it and go on to recovery
KICK-BAWL
January 1971
By:
J. G. T.
| Negaunee, Michigan
Identification, anyone?. . .Now that we're sober and honest?
Continued to Take Personal Inventory. . .
March 1954
By:
M. W.
| New Canaan, Connecticut
Step Ten reads
Step One And Clarity
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By:
Bob H.
| Pinetop, Ariz.
A series of simple questions convince him he is powerless
A Fuller Understanding, Sober
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By:
B.H.
| Lawrenceville, Ga.
She had never really experienced her alcoholism until she got sober
Honesty And Willingness
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By:
Don W.
| Franklinville, N.Y.
A full life lived through the grace of AA
I Used To Think I Was In Control
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By:
David R.
| Boulder, CO
He took a tumble but landed on his feet in AA
Unacceptable
October 2022
| Relapse
By:
Allen B.
| Hermosa Beach, Calif.
I stood there in line growing more and more impatient. After all, I had important things to do. I didn’t have the time to stand in line waiting for their social hour to end.
Hidden Surprises
August 2022
| Sober Travel
By:
Cecilia D.S.R.
| Ajax, Ontario
Using the word “allergy” to explain my needs to people has worked very well for me over the years. I immediately get a server’s attention when I use that word.
Learn To Take Less And Get More
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By:
Tim D.
| Lexington, KY
For this alcoholic, sobriety is all about the ABC’s
Sobriety Is Not Always A Straight Road
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By:
Gary C.
| Arvada, Colo
Although he never picked up a drink, he found himself off track when it came to sobriety
Distracted
March 2021
| Making Amends
By:
Don S.
| Alexandria, Va.
He was feeling disconnected and losing interest in his virtual meetings. That’s when he came up with a plan