On the front line
April 2018
By:
Noah F.
| New York, New York
A gapper in New York City says helping new members get connected is the bright spot in his life
Spirituality. Serenity. Sobriety
April 2018
By:
Jen H.
| Tampa, Fla.
She thought she was a “happy” drunk, but it was only after getting sober that she found spirituality and, ultimately, real happiness
Relax your grip
March 2018
By:
Paul M.
| Valatie, New York
On the beach, on a beautiful day in March, he took both hands and learned to let go
Waking up
September 2017
By:
Nellis F.
| Drumheller, Alberta
Broken and angry, he was confused about God. Luckily, Ebby’s words to Bill helped him find his way
Dear Manuel
July 2017
By:
Matt S.
| Buffalo Grove, Illinois
For one member, corresponding with an inmate has been a long, wonderful journey
Bird trouble
April 2017
By:
Woody R.
| Stockton, California
He was in a jam alright, but it wasn’t over feathers. This time liquor had him locked up good
A Learning Journey
April 2017
In and out of prisons and institutions, with time spent on the streets, he never knew he was on a journey that would lead to hope, sobriety, and a fulfilling life
Swimming with Mom
February 2017
By:
Romee D.
| New York, New York
Drenched in memories, she dove into the past to make amends to the woman who never gave up on her
Close call in Botswana
February 2017
By:
Loran H.
After a big move and a lot of traveling, she let AA slip away. Then one evening in Africa, an old visitor arrived
Management 101
September 2016
With God so far and alcohol so near, one active alcoholic makes a crucial decision to hand over the reins of his own life to the “manager of managers”
Ask for Help. Pause. Pray.
July 2016
Getting sober later in life, this child of the ‘60s faced down divorce and bankruptcy, and found the solution in a Higher Power and plenty of laughter
Sometimes Quickly, Sometimes Slowly
March 2016
It took over 20 years for him to hear the message of AA, but he did hear it
It Works at Work
November 2015
Angry and resentful at her coworkers, she stepped on toes and they retaliated. What was she to do? AA had the answer
Me & You & AA
November 2015
Heartbroken after a rough breakup, she dove back into her program and let the Fellowship carry her
The Angriest Newcomer
September 2015
She was desperate to take the edge off, but afraid to go back to her vodka martinis
COMING TOGETHER
July 1994
By:
Doug R.
| San Fernando, California
An AA member tells about surviving the recent earthquakes in the Los Angeles area--and the unity that followed the destruction
On His Way
October 1991
A Beacon in the Dark
September 1991
By:
Nadene S.
| Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The power of our primary purpose
