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Laughing with joy at the discovery of a life worth living

Traveling sober, she finds gratitude in meetings, sober people—and Grapevine

Being of service a chore? Not for this grateful alcoholic

Once he discovered the world of general service, his spiritual journey really took off

Reluctant to share at meetings, a teacher says she’s grateful for Tradition Three.
It gave her room to grow until service helped give her a voice

A member shares his experience with the concept of autonomy

Some transgender alcoholics have met with resistance when they come into AA seeking our help. Here we can practice Traditions Three and Five.

The comforting sound of laughter echoing down a hallway meant that the AA room she was about to enter for the first time was a safe place

For this recovering alcoholic Down Under, AA spells gratitude—to her home group, her Higher Power, her sponsor, and to all the people who have made the miracle of sobriety happen for her.

Should AAs be less anonymous when we introduce ourselves to each other?

With her sponsor’s help, she opened her past and let it all spew out

A member gives us a rundown in plain English

Oh, how she would miss her trusty buddy; you know, the one that ruined her life

October 13-14, 2006, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

There can be no way to erase a crime of the past, but there is recovery