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Candles (Only) Lit Up

A Marine Tells Us

ON HARVEY. . .

Writing in an important medical journal, this AA doctor tells his story for the benefit of his medical colleagues--and all of us

He wanted to see what the world looked like without liquor. Thirty-five years ago, he got his wish

No longer alone on the journey

Since 1942, this home group in New Jersey is still going strong, keeping the doors open for all who need them

As the old-timers used to say, AA is a way of life that works in rough going

We got out of the car and Kirby stuck a Big Book under his arm and we headed up the walkway, acting like we knew what we were doing. Kirby knocked on the screen door.

Reluctant to share at meetings, a teacher says she’s grateful for Tradition Three.
It gave her room to grow until service helped give her a voice

I heard two things that night: “Come back” and “Pray, if you can.” I knew I was in a fix. But desperation led me to say this prayer anyway.

Newly sober, attending a business meeting at a fancy resort—and the first thing she wins in the evening raffle is a bottle of wine. What would you do?

She connected to the power in the rooms, and with her sponsor’s help, she learned to take off the gloves