I Turn in My Medals
December 1950
By:
J.S.H.
| Montclair, New Jersey
In which bourbon and bravery, gin and genius are soon parted. . .
Does the "Oldtimer" Have Problems
September 1949
By:
R.F.S.
| Montclair, New Jersey
A Nine-Year Man States His Case
A Word to the Wise A.A. Parent
February 1947
A.A.'s Country-wide News Circuit
January 1946
Prescription for a Good Life
May 2026
| How the steps changed my life
By:
Paul H.
| Cary, North Carolina
A doctor who once lost his license for drinking discovers a wonderful new life through the Twelve Steps
Getting my attention
April 2022
| What's On Your Mind?
By:
“Marine” Tom S.
| Sarasota, Fla.
The more he sees the presence of a Higher Power in his life, the less he argues in the parking lot
Is AA accessible to all?
October 2019
| Is AA Accessible to all who need it?
By:
Debra L.
| Mint Hill, North Carolina
Her journey into service revealed a need for more handrails, ramps, babysitters and Braille
Falling in love with the universe
September 2017
By:
Edward B.
| Moraga, California
Way out in the Nevada desert, among the stars and colorful characters, he found his sober crew
Down & Out in DC
August 2017
By:
Bernard R.
| Dover, New Hampshire
An old-timer remembers when he couldn’t keep a job or a marriage. But he sure knew where the liquor was
Red Sea Challenges
January 2012
By:
Wayne G.
| Augusta, Georgia
A family tragedy brought this man into sobriety and a new life
Changing the Scenery
January 2012
By:
Michelle B.
| Florida
A newcomer learns that sobriety is an internal journey
Not Ready!
December 2011
By:
Marcy C.
| Grand Junction, Colorado
At her first holiday party, a newcomer finds it tough to be surrounded by booze
After the Fire
September 2011
By:
A.B.
| Orick, California
Upon completing a Fifth Step, a member experiences a powerful connection with her higher power
The angel at the table
March 2011
By:
Bob R.
| Shelburne, Vermont
Twenty-five years later he’s still passing on what a mysterious stranger offered him
Whatever It Takes
December 2008
By:
Lori T.
| Grand Prairie, Texas
A performance artist makes the time to help a fellow drunk
Young People Smash the Delusion
October 2008
Oklahoma City plays host to ICYPAA's 50th birthday bash
Waiting For The Serenity Train
April 2007
By:
Chris I.
| Los Angeles, California
Another day in the life of an alcoholic
Through A Daughter's Eyes
July 2006
By:
Chelsea Y.
| Ottawa, Illinois
Forgiving an alcoholic father with love
Dr. Bob Bookshelf
March 2006
By:
Tom T.
| Cumberland, Rhode Island
Browsing through the Smith Collection at Brown University
The Only Love I Knew
August 2005
By:
Anonymous
| Dixon, Illinois
An AA with an indefinite sentence discovers a thing or two about success
Elegy for a Meeting
November 2004
By:
Neil B.
| Bronxville, New York
No more brewed coffee, raised hands, or shared experience, strength, and hope--but the gratitude lives on
The Hypnotist
April 2004
By:
Liz O.
| Oakland, California
She didn't cure the patient. She just let in a little bit of light