Quote September 13 2012
"Without much doubt, a million alcoholics have approached AA during the last thirty years. We can soberly ask ourselves what became of the 600,000 who did not stay."
AA Co-Founder, Bill W., July 1965From: "Responsibility Is Our Theme"The Language of the Heart
Significant Dates in the History of AA in Ireland
January 1996
This year, AA in Ireland is celebrating its Golden Jubilee Year. Here is a look at its very early days.
Bullets & Bottles
October 2024
| CPC: Cooperation with the Professional Community
By:
Ernie G.
| Evansville, Indiana
After a rocky start, a young Army guy gets sober. Now he’s heading to Iraq. His mission: to help others
A Letter From My Father
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By:
C.B.
| Miami, Fla.
A long-ago missive from an absent parent makes all the difference
It’s never too late
July 2022
| The Annual Prison Issue
By:
Sandra G.
| Highlands, N.J.
At 79, with four years sober, this mom is happier than ever. She got her life back
Staying green
June 2022
| Stories by Longtimers!
By:
Nancy K.
| Galt, Calif.
At 81, with 50 years sober, she’s traveled the world both in person and virtually and plans to keep on growing
My Most Amazing Life
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By:
Terra S.
| Helena, Mont.
She found the life she never thought she could have and then fought to keep alcohol from destroying it
Bumpy decision
August 2016
A sober doctor learns that finding just the right sponsor can be a contact sport
A Talk With One Of AA'S Longest Long-timers
September 2006
The Meaning of Money
July 2004
By:
Jim M.
| Shingletown, California
It's about participation, not cash
Celebrity & Sobriety
October 2001
Rough Around The Edges
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By:
Patrick C.
| Woodstock, Ga
A very different kind of meeting shows one alcoholic the meaning of “life on life’s terms”
Service Fanatic?
August 1981
By:
E. O.
| Minneapolis, Minnesota
Young people's conferences helped him find new meaning in the program
Are We Letting Others Do Our Work?
December 1978
By:
H. R.
| Miami, Florida
A question raised at the 1978 General Service Conference is a vital one for all of us
Gratitude for a Life
February 1978
By:
W. S.
| Cincinnati, Ohio
The death of a friend taught this AA
We Care
September 1977
By:
C. C.
| North Hollywood, California
A chance encounter brings home the true message of AA. . .
To Fetch a Pail of What?
May 1977
By:
J. G. T.
| Negaunee, Michigan
Smiling bravely through the pain of shattered childhood illusions, this writer helps us face up to reality. . .
Just One and You're Hooked
September 1974
By:
R. Z.
| San Diego, California
How Professor Winkley hit skid row
A Plea of 'Not Guilty'
August 1974
By:
Tim S.
| Manhattan, New York
Arguing the case for a "no fault" verdict on past insanities
What Happened to Them Could Happen to Me
September 1973
By:
Vie B.
| Hawaii
There are common denominators in all slips, and from them we can learn how to protect ourselves and help others
The Trouble with Mother
May 1971
By:
G. C.
| Boulder, Colorado
Sometimes you can't please her, no matter how hard you try