An Ace In the Hole
February 1988
By:
Terry T.
| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
These reassuring words have started many a desperate alcoholic on the road to recovery. This two-part section (Part Two will follow in March) takes a special look at the work of AA intergroups and central offices.
About Alcoholism - Alcoholism Information, Research, and Treatment
October 1986
By:
Milan Korcok
Gallup Reports New Awareness
Singleness of Purpose
August 1984
By:
Anonymous
| Denver, Colorado
When people with other addictions became a problem at AA meetings in this district, Traditions-minded AAs got together and planned a workshop on AA's singleness of purpose. Has your group, district, or area found a workable approach to this or any other A
Ala-cat
September 1983
By:
C. B.
| Hershey, Pennsylvania
It isn't just human beings who catch the "family disease
Your Life Will Get Better
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By:
Anonymous
| Smyrna, Ga.
If all else fails, just get in the damn car
Checking the label
April 2023
| AA & Families
By:
G.P.
| Outremont, Quebec
Thanks to AA, she stopped categorizing everyone. It was making her want to drink
Boots
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By:
Chelsea L.
| Glendale, Colo.
The muddied boots were a reminder of her worst drunken night. Should she hang on to them?
No Walk in the Park
January 2023
| Spiritual Awakenings
By:
Joe H.
| Powell River, Bristish Columbia
He knew he was powerless when an outing with his dog became a nightmare trip to the liquor store
A Thankful Newcomer
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By:
Elizabeth O.
| Yonkers, N.Y.
A newcomer’s perilous path becomes the beginning of true gratitude
The Boisterous Bunch
June 2022
| Stories by Longtimers!
By:
Roxane R.
| Valley Center, Calif.
Hey, it was the 80s. We were rowdy and having fun. But we stayed sober and we had each other’s backs
A Message Worth Repeating
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By:
L.L.
| Medicine Hat, Alberta
Two messages of faith and hope, seven years apart
One Meeting. One Commitment. One Purpose.
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By:
Lori J.
| New Castle, Pa.
Open door, open hearts—and a cup of coffee
My Trudge Along the Road
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By:
Barry F.
| Granville, Ohio
An alcoholism counselor realizes he is one of the “poor sick souls” he works so hard to save
Two Hands Reaching In
February 2022
| Getting Through Tough Times
By:
Brock O.
| Winston-Salem, N.C.
A member in prison shares gratitude for the love and guidance he gets from men going to any lengths on the outside
That First Meeting
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By:
Bryan D.
| Deerfield Beach, Fla.
Most sober alcoholics remember their first drink—and their first meeting
It’s a way of life
June 2021
| Dating & Relationships
By:
Vera T.
| White Sulphur Springs, Mont.
Woodstoves, rides with strangers, wonderful friends and lots of coffee. An oldtimer remembers the early days
Speaking up
February 2021
| Sponsorship
By:
Tina J.
| Dallas, Texas
After much work in sobriety, she now has courage and a voice. Tradition Two helps show her the way
Time to be kind
December 2020
| Remote Communities + Sober Holidays
By:
Matt M.
| San Antonio, Texas
Through a little faith and effort, a husband’s longtime holiday resentment becomes a gift to someone he loves
My Best Day
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By:
C.N.
| Long Beach, Calif.
Flashing lights, a D.U.I. arrest—but his worst day turned into the one that saved his life