Feeling The Feelings
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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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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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Fred F.
| Albany, N.Y.
Going through—rather than running away---makes all the difference
My First Drink
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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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Anonymous
| Crystal, Minn.
His alcoholism was like a shooting star, raging brightly but briefly
Learning to feel
February 2023
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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
Best Hamburger Ever
July 2021
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Chuck S.
| Saranac Lake, N.Y.
How a much needed meal served up the ingredients for repeated acts of kindness
It’s All Good
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Kenneth C.
| Culver City, Calif.
A tragic drinking life, but a solid recovery that puts everything in perspective
What About Skid Row As a Start?
January 1950
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Agnostic Who Accepted AA on the Poi
| Bellerose, L.I., New York
A suggestion for old-timers who want something more
LIFE IS FULLER
August 1947
The End Of His Rope
June 2006
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David G
| Salem, New Hampshire
He didn't think anything could be worse than the pain of not drinking
How Anonymous Should You Be?
November 1998
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Anonymous
It may look easy to practice the second A in AA, but it doesn't always work out that way. - Tradition Eleven - Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion; we need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radi