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On the beautiful shores of Hawaii, there’s a group of alcoholics who love their Twelve and Twelve

Instrumental thoughts on instincts, prayer, Traditions, becoming useful, faith—and, oh yeah, Rule 62

Being in the right place at the right time is more important than all the advanced degrees in the world

Embracing life on life’s terms was essential to her sobriety

Like me, he didn’t speak much Spanish. He needed someone to talk to. Over time, it became apparent we were helping each other stay sober.

At his old home group they used to go all out with celebrations. At his new group they don’t even have a cake!

When he got out of the detox program, he began going to AA meetings. He soon began to smile more and return to the son I knew. I wanted desperately to stop drinking myself.

After years of trying, he never could mend the past with his brother. But now he can make a difference

Tolerance was the key to our relationship. She and I developed “key words” to help us. When there was tension, Karen could say, “Hot chocolate.” That was my clue to call my sponsor.

On a first date, a nervous newcomer orders an iced tea. What will she think? What happens will surprise you

Through drunken chaos, early sobriety, divorce, marriage and joy, what she learned from Mac was unconditional love

Navigating both sobriety and mental illness, she finds a path forward in AA

Her illness made her life unmanageable. Where had she heard that before?

A gentleman gave me a Big Book at no cost. Wow, free stuff! I had no idea what I held in my hand. He suggested I start reading it. “Most importantly,” he said, “don’t drink.”

How carrying the message connects to spiritual health