The sweet side of the mountain
January 2019
| Stories for Day Counters!
By:
K.W.
| Tucson, Arizona
Way up in the lofty peaks of Colorado high country, was a meeting two city gals won’t soon forget
Don’t Dwell On The Past
September 2018
By:
Steve M (Definitely Steve)
| Nashville, Tenn.
He was drinking at one of the proudest moments of his and his son’s lives, but decades of sobriety have brought him rewards beyond his wildest dreams
Faith or a Donut Hole
April 2018
By:
Anonymous
One alcoholic contemplates the miracle of sobriety and the mystery of belief in a Higher Power
A step too far?
March 2018
By:
M.E.
| Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
An old-timer talks about the changes in AA over the years, including one she’s not too fond of
Into Miraculous Newfound Purpose
October 2017
By:
Lou P.
| Springfield, Va.
His body was breaking down and so was his soul, until he found a new purpose through rigorous honesty
Cups of love
August 2017
By:
Forrest P.
| Pacifica, California
When it was time to do dishes, he was first in line. Who knew it would calm his crazy mind?
I pay the bills around here
July 2017
By:
Michael M.
| New York, New York
How one group learns about the spirit of rotation and service as it struggles to make decisions about money and rent
The New Guy In The Room
June 2017
By:
B.G.
| Minneapolis
Things he heard when he first came around stuck with him forever; now, he never forgets what it’s like to be the new guy in the room
I'm New to This Too
January 2016
By:
TB-D.
| Houston, Texas
A newcomer gives an even newer guy his number, but who knew he’d actually call?
The Sweet Spot
August 2015
How one longtime member lines up emotionally and spiritually, whether on land or sea
A Planted Seed
May 2015
By:
Ross D.
| Tulsa, Oklahoma
Fifty years ago, a member in Kansas delivered a message to a nursing class that later saved a life
What's the Problem?
July 2014
By:
Daniel H
| Newnan, Georgia
For this AA, drinking was definitely the problem
Be Here Now
March 2014
By:
Andrew D.
| South Weymouth, Massachusetts
He saw that using his phone during a meeting wasn't just impolite, it was bad for his recovery
It's showtime
June 2009
By:
Marie S.
| Nome, Alaska
Isolated in a small Alaskan town, a woman gets out of self and into action
Garage opener
March 2009
By:
CLARDY S.
| Port St. Lucie, Florida
Two guys forge fellowship over a few good cigars
Staying Sober in the Sand
May 2005
By:
Bill S.
| Kingston, Ontario
Around the world, without picking up the first drink
How I Took Step Two
November 2002
By:
Bruce P.
| Chicago, Illinois
A scientist gives up being right and a spiritual awakening follows
Be Careful What You Pray For
November 2001
By:
Skitch F.
| Albuquerque, New Mexico
Step 11 - Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God <emphasis type="underline">as we understood Him</emphasis>, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.
The Second Mile
December 1998
By:
C. C.
| North Hollywood, California
Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles...