A Lush in the Halls of Ivy
February 1965
By:
G. G., B. S., M. A., Ph. D.
Cap and gown were turning into cap and bells until this professor turned himself into AA
Tell Your Doctor!
February 1962
By:
Dr. H. S.
| Los Angeles, California
through him you may help many others
What Happened to the Newspaper Drunk?
June 1960
An esteemed journalist and critic reveals why the news hound booze hound is becoming less and less a part of the picture
The ride of my life
December 2021
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
By:
Tyler R.
| New York, N.Y.
Thrilled to get 90 days during COVID-19, a young newcomer hits the road to celebrate
My love affair with alcohol
November 2021
| Prayer and Meditation
By:
Corinna D.
| Cincinnati, Ohio
She hitchhiked her way into a long relationship with liquor and made it to AA through Al-Anon
I Felt Like a Queen
May 2016
She first learned to carry the message washing ashtrays. Her group made her start at the top
The Car Thief
January 2014
By:
Gym C.
| Los Angeles, California
Panic set in as he called the police. Someone had stolen his car—and everyone at work had to know
Lost and Found
May 2009
By:
KATHLEEN C.
| San Francisco, California
A mother faces the truth about raising her children while drinking
A High-speed Search For Peace Of Mind
August 2006
By:
Thomas M.
| Freedom, California
Sometimes it takes a worldwide journey to find home
Hanging with my Gang
September 2024
| Young and Sober
By:
Clyde M.
| Dallas, Texas
Boy was he glad when a posse of young people showed up at his meeting.
Together they learned how to have fun without drinking
Together they learned how to have fun without drinking
12 Steps Later
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By:
O.C.
| Satellite Beach, Fla
On a journey of healing with Alcoholics Anonymous
Feeling The Feelings
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By:
Denise R.
| Sartell, Minn
When her beloved dog becomes ill, sobriety helps her walk through the pain
How Did I Get Here From There?
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By:
M.B.
| San Juan, Puerto Rico
Her drinking left her bewildered and in despair. Today she is in the “business of living”
Stepping Back Into AA
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By:
Fred F.
| Albany, N.Y.
Going through—rather than running away---makes all the difference
My First Drink
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By:
Definitely Steve
| Nashville, Tenn.
One of his proudest moments led to the drink that sent him on a downward spiral
A Place I Belong
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By:
Anonymous
| Crystal, Minn.
His alcoholism was like a shooting star, raging brightly but briefly
Learning to feel
February 2023
| Making Amends
By:
Laura S.
| Boise, Idaho
Because of AA, her eyes, thoughts and heart are trained toward gratitude rather than self-pity today
More than music
November 2022
| Fun in Sobriety
By:
Robin S.
| Menomonee Falls, Wis.
A journey across the world to hear a favorite artist gave this member a trip he’ll never forget
Flight BOOKed
August 2022
| Sober Travel
By:
Lyle A.
| Klamath Falls, Ore
Scared to drink on a layover, he instead went for a sandwich. His luck turned to gold when something blue caught his eye
Another One Bites the Dust
April 2022
| What's On Your Mind?
By:
Clark W.
| New York, N.Y.
Another journey through Step Four helped him let go of old resentments—and the first one began with Mom
Dan’s Night
March 2022
| Emotional Sobriety
By:
J. Mc.
| East Lansing, Mich.
What will he say when he gives his sponsee his five 5-year coin? The answer may suprise you
My Time on The Hump
January 2022
| Beginners
By:
Morgan J.
| Annapolis, Md.
Road trips, coffeepots, Steps and donuts—a member recalls the journey he took with his first sponsor
Outed at work
December 2021
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
By:
A.U.
| Hood River, Ore.
The last thing she expected was an AA member to reveal her alcoholism at the office. Oh boy, was she rattled!
Bouncing around
September 2021
| Young & Sober!
By:
Karen P.
| Franklin, N.H.
In high school, her drunken stagger earned her the nickname “Pinball.” But once she got to AA she won the game