Doing The Footwork
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By:
Anonymous
| Portland, Ore.
He thought he was only “sort of” an alcoholic—until he took the Steps necessary to admit he was powerless
Not giving up
September 2022
| Young & Sober
By:
Dani L.
| Rapid City, S.D.
She got sober online and met her sponsor in the park. She even listened to meetings as she fell asleep at night
Far from home
August 2022
| Sober Travel
By:
Francine W.
| Palm Desert, Calif.
No matter how many years you have, there might come a time when it’s just you and a bottle. Here’s what one woman did
A Spiritual Awakening in Jail
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Claudia B.
| Pacific Palisades, Calif.
She finds spiritual awakening and a deep sense of gratitude helping other alcoholics behind bars
The crying sky
November 2021
| Prayer and Meditation
By:
Joe M.
| Los Altos Hills, Calif.
How living in the present moment helps an atheist connect with prayer
Carried To Carry The Message
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By:
Lisa K.
| Pittsford, N.Y.
Slow and steady wins the race
Inside Issue
October 2020
| Money and Sobriety
By:
Steve S.
| Bloomfield, N.J.
Beaten by liquor and full of fear, he had lots and lots of opinions. Thankfully, because of Tradition Ten, we didn’t
Sobriety Lessons I Learned From A Chicken
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By:
Sheila A.
| Fort Worth, Texas
Wit and wisdom from an AA chicken who knows her scratch!
Return to Bourbon St.
January 2020
| Spiritual Awakenings
By:
D.K.
| St. Louis, Mo.
For years, New Year’s Eve was a drunken blur. Now that she’s sober, she can remember it
Proof
November 2019
| Grapevine Classics
By:
Andy A.
| St. Peter’s, Mo.
Faith found him when he least expected it—and brought him back to AA
Lots and lots of help
October 2019
| Is AA Accessible to all who need it?
By:
Tina W.
| Tequesta, Florida
Mary, Sydney, Kathleen, Neena and the “move a muscle” lady...they were all exactly what she needed
The boss
March 2019
| What’s On Your Mind?
By:
Bob G.
| Prescott Valley, Arizona
The God he was raised with years ago is not the one he talks to now
Getting Involved In General Service
March 2019
| What’s On Your Mind?
By:
Jennifer B.
| Santa Rosa, Calif.
She learned through service that when you step outside your comfort zone, magical things can happen
Is Adversity Getting to You? Try Rule #62!
March 2019
| What’s On Your Mind?
By:
Tracey C.
| Pomeroy, Ohio
A simple rule changed her mantra from “Why Me?” to “Why Not Me?”
Gotta shop around
January 2019
| Stories for Day Counters!
By:
Margot C.
| Sandwich, Massachusetts
After finally getting through the front door, a newcomer learns that not all meetings are alike
Spiritual Recycling
July 1997
By:
Jim N.
| West Springfield, Massachusetts
Step 7 - Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings.
AA Around the World
April 1997
By:
Naoto Okazaki
How Do We Attract Nonalcoholic Friends to Serve our Fellowship?
The View from Here: - This Is the Last in a Series on the Traditions by Past Delegates to the Annual General Service Conference
December 1996
By:
Norm A.
| Vernon, Connecticut
Two AAs, "Washed and Ironed
The View from Here: Each Month a Group of Past Delegates to the General Service Conference Will Talk About the Traditions
January 1996
By:
Bob Mc.
| Raynham, Massachusetts
Unity in Service
Searching for Balance
September 1995
By:
Bonnie P.
| Columbus, Ohio
The difficulties and challenges of juggling marriage, meetings, and kids
Peace With the Past
September 1995
By:
Anonymous
| Sheboygan, Wisconsin
STEP 9: Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others
