Boyish charm
September 2018
By:
Zachary F.
| Santa Fe, New Mexico
At 21, his innocent face had only gotten him so far. But this night, standing in the cold, he saw hope
Coming to believe
November 2017
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By:
Ann S.
| San Marcos, California
A New York woman recalls how a Higher Power helped her survive incredibly tough times
Shoes to Live For
September 2016
A woman in spike heels kept him sober that night. How did she know all his secrets?
Endless Drunkalogs
March 2016
One member would rather hear about the Steps we worked to recover than the steps we tumbled down
My Angel, Billy
February 2016
You never know who's going to give you hope and maybe even save your life
Dancing with Mom
January 2016
Acting as though she loved the mother she couldn’t stand changed both lives forever
Where I'm Calling From
January 2016
Homeless and nearly broke, he stood on a New York City corner wondering where to turn
The Pendant
June 2015
By:
Anonymous
After just one week sober, a newcomer treats herself—but little does she know she has already won the prize
Divorce, Alcoholic Style
January 2015
By:
Bonnie K.
| Phoenix, Arizona
She knew the minute she said “I do” that this wedding wasn’t going to end well
Decision on Route 10
December 2014
By:
Bill B.
| Wilmington, North Carolina
One Christmas Eve, a newcomer was very glad he turned left instead of right
Trouble Calling
September 2014
By:
Steve B.
| Hopewell Junction, New York
A newcomer learns the hard way that when it comes to romance, keep your sponsor on speed dial
What's On Your Mind?
July 2014
By:
Joyce T.
| Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
An AA wonders if getting a sponsor is a requirement to staying sober
My Own Private Hell
February 2014
By:
Anonymous
He couldn't stop and he was drinking mouthwash, until AA gave him the key to get free
Her New Technicolor World
October 2013
By:
Karen J.
| Portland, Oregon
How a woman on a speaker tape gave her hope and lifted her out of the gray
Gossip Girl
July 2013
By:
Amanda G.
| Fairhope, Alabama
Her visit to see relatives was unexpected--so was her behavior!
The Writing On the Wall
December 2003
By:
Patrick C.
| Provincetown, Massachusetts
He'd heard a higher power can be seen in anything. He never dreamed he'd find it in a note written by a stranger in a parked car.
Desperate Times, Desperate Measures
March 2000
By:
Debbie H.
| Moscow, Idaho
Finding solace in nature
Digest of Advisory Actions
August 1994
Spirit of Sacrifice" Is Theme of 44th General Service Conference