It Takes a Village
May 2016
Where the Trees Once Grew
June 2015
By:
Vikki R.
| Yuba City, California
Though the peaches gave way to concrete and steel, it remained a place to plant beautiful seeds
True North
March 2015
By:
Ralph B.
| Seattle, Washington
How an old-timer found his HP on the high seas
Light as a Feather
October 2014
By:
Anonymous
A newcomer remembers the day she opened her eyes to a clear, new life
Desert Dry
September 2014
By:
Meredith L.
| Tucson, Arizona
Not drinking and not following the program, she found herself at an emotional bottom
April 25
March 2014
By:
Kris S.
| Boulder, Colorado
A son shares something very special with the dad he did not want to call
Web Exclusive: In the Detox
November 2011
By:
Dan
Talking with a formerly homeless alcoholic convinced him that there was hope for him
Look Up the Steppers
July 2011
By:
Randy D.
| Queensland
A band of sober cyber-warriors saved his butt when he moved out of the country
Spiritual Oasis
March 2011
By:
Frederick M.
| Princeton, New Jersey
He turned it over with Step Three and found a welcoming haven in AA
Home group heartbreaker
February 2011
By:
Anonymous
Sometimes following group conscience is the hardest thing in the world
Buried Treasure
July 1984
By:
S. J.
| Terrell, Texas
Would you believe fifty cents for a Big Book first edition?
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
Benefits
May 1981
By:
J. C.
| Long Beach, California
The fringe benefits have been many; the major benefits, large and rewarding
Meetings Are Where You Make Them
January 1980
By:
R. B.
| Manhattan, New York
He needed a meeting, but there was no meeting available
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
A Very Special Club
October 1974
By:
Pat C.
| Augusta, Georgia
When we belong to AA, many doors are open to us
KICK-BAWL
January 1971
By:
J. G. T.
| Negaunee, Michigan
Identification, anyone?. . .Now that we're sober and honest?
Christmas Present
December 1965
By:
T. F. C.
| Suite Dorothee, Quebec
How some poor-me holiday blues were changed into love and the desire to share