The Blade of Grass That Could
June 1972
By:
V. R.
| Beverly Hills, California
Nature taught her the lessons she needed to live the AA way of life
Amends Are Rough on the Ego? Yes, Indeed!
February 1967
By:
T. P., Jr.
| Hankins, New York
<emphasis type="italic">Step Discussion Step Nine:</emphasis> Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.
I Needed a Psychiatrist
January 1965
By:
Anon.
| Palm Springs, California
She was sober, divorced and on the prowl--Then she found help in rebuilding her life
On Relief Pitching
November 1957
By:
An AA "Fan
| New York City, New York
Autumn thoughts on baseball and sobriety, as seen by an oldtimer
Adding Up the Score
December 1955
By:
Dorothy
| Indianapolis, Indiana
A girl who found AA in prison writes her "outside" sponsor a few weeks after her release
Alcoholism--A Challenge to the Medical Profession
April 1949
By:
MILTON G. POTTER, M.D
| Buffalo, New York
Just Don’t Drink
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By:
Bill F.
| Anaheim, Calif.
Even after more than 40 years in the program, he still carries his sobriety chip with him
Hold on tight
June 2022
| Stories by Longtimers!
By:
Alice M.
| Cleveland, Ohio
At five months sober, she was about to give up. But a late night motorcycle ride gave her the jump start she needed
11/29/94
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By:
Thom G.
| Boise, Idaho
Seduced, consumed, and abandoned by alcohol, he found a future in AA
Traditions Stressed By Bill in Memphis Talk
October 1947
God Is In The Coffee Pot
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By:
J.R.
| Churchville, Pa.
Call it Joe, Java or Rocket Fuel, coffee makes the AA world go round
Reaching Out For The Hand of AA
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By:
Renee B
| St. Louis, Mo.
The time for denial was over…
A big splash
November 2022
| Fun in Sobriety
By:
Kathy R.
| N.C.
I grabbed my tube and plunged into the water. I recall laughing throughout the day—a lot. There were jokes, teasing, hamburgers, hot dogs and soda. AA had taught me how to live.
Shifting Focus
March 2022
| Emotional Sobriety
By:
Ed H.
| Middle Island, N.Y.
My wife and I have done some really fine things in improving our relationship in the past few years. And a love I’ve never experienced before has blossomed as a result.
Saving my life
October 2021
| Cooperation With Professionals (CPC)
By:
Ron E.
| Oak Park, Ill.
A heartfelt amend from a grateful AA member who encountered many medical professionals on his way down
What’s On Your Mind: What Is A Sponsor?
June 2018
By:
Christopher M.
| Elgin, Ill.
There is no relationship quite like that of sponsor and sponsee