The Floes of February
January 2016
In the chaos of grief and tragedy, he found himself with a bottle in his hand
Big Books & Cheesecake
November 2015
A man in Nova Scotia writes about his home group and the great fun he has doing service
Breakdown, 3 A.M.
September 2015
A newcomer gets busy making sober friends online, until one night in D.C. it really pays off
Real Treasures
June 2014
By:
Michael A.
| Brentwood, Tennessee
When he got sober, he understood the value of certain experiences
The Wild Adventure
February 2014
By:
Bridget R.
| Des Moines, Iowa
Life was a lot fuller when she began living in the solution and not the problem
Flight from Omaha
December 2013
By:
Carleen L.
| Helena, Montana
Most Twelfth-Step calls are down in the trenches, but sometimes they’re up in the air
Doc Talk
November 2013
By:
Terry L.
| Minnesota
Hoping to educate doctors about AA is one man’s medicine
Greetings From Maine
August 2013
By:
Diane S. and Carolyn H.
| Warren, New Jersey
Two sober friends head to Maine for biking, whale-watching and whoopie pie!
Everyone on the Bus
July 2013
By:
Cecilia R.
| Titusville, Florida
Once her fun idea took off, her love for service got rolling
Keeping Spiritually Fit
March 2012
By:
Gabriela R.
| Lynnwood, Washington
An AA reflects on some of the teachings of the Big Book
Family Postcards
March 2012
By:
Snow P.
| Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
It took a long time for her to realize that she belonged in the picture too
Web Exclusive: A Christmas Story
December 2011
By:
Greg H.
| Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
An oldtimer helps out a newcomer who relasped during the holidays
Open mouth; insert Trad.Ten
May 2011
By:
Jack L.
| Ludwigs Corner, Pennsylvania
Is blasting a particular religion unwelcoming to newcomers?
The Wild Adventure
February 2014
By:
Bridget R.
| Des Moines, Iowa
Life was a lot fuller when she began living in the solution and not the problem
Flight from Omaha
December 2013
By:
Carleen L.
| Helena, Montana
Most Twelfth-Step calls are down in the trenches, but sometimes they’re up in the air
Doc Talk
November 2013
By:
Terry L.
| Minnesota
Hoping to educate doctors about AA is one man’s medicine
Greetings From Maine
August 2013
By:
Diane S. and Carolyn H.
| Warren, New Jersey
Two sober friends head to Maine for biking, whale-watching and whoopie pie!
Everyone on the Bus
July 2013
By:
Cecilia R.
| Titusville, Florida
Once her fun idea took off, her love for service got rolling
Keeping Spiritually Fit
March 2012
By:
Gabriela R.
| Lynnwood, Washington
An AA reflects on some of the teachings of the Big Book
Family Postcards
March 2012
By:
Snow P.
| Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
It took a long time for her to realize that she belonged in the picture too
Web Exclusive: A Christmas Story
December 2011
By:
Greg H.
| Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
An oldtimer helps out a newcomer who relasped during the holidays
Open mouth; insert Trad.Ten
May 2011
By:
Jack L.
| Ludwigs Corner, Pennsylvania
Is blasting a particular religion unwelcoming to newcomers?
Listening to Walter
August 2010
By:
A.D.
| Texas
Through the hard times, there's a voice on the end of the line
GOOD, BAD, or Indifferent
July 2008
By:
Margaret R.
| Stephenville, Texas
How "the deal" works for newcomers, old-timers, and everyone in between
Bill W.'s Letter About Hippies in AA
June 2004
By:
Bill
Excerpted from "The Traditions in Action" by Bernard B. Smith - March 1971
It's Not That Hard
July 2002
By:
Paul C.
| Oceanside, California
This writer says he wasn't arrested, he was rescued