First Christmas Sober
December 1982
By:
Anonymous
| Albuquerque, New Mexico
That dreaded trip home turned out just fine after all
About Alcoholism - Alcoholism Information, Research and Treatment
October 1979
By:
The Journal (Addiction Research Fou
Self-Help in Alaska
Celebrating Sobriety
December 1976
By:
D. H.
| Harlan, Iowa
To go from despair into joy and laughter is cause enough to light the lights
Around AA - Items of AA Information and Experience
February 1968
By:
Tommy
| Cheshire, Connecticut
A Look at AA Attraction
Seven nights a week
June 2018
By:
Derek R.
| Ottowa, Ontario
How a small group of AAs kept carrying the message until even holidays were covered
The Party
March 2018
By:
Chet R.
| Anchorage, Alaska
Newly sober, he was a bit nervous about going to a party where people would be drinking. But his AA friend showed him that, when the chips were down, sobriety is what counted
Bigger than me
January 2018
| Sponsorship
By:
Mary W.
| Oswego, Illinois
Some alcoholics in Illinois roll up their sleeves and rocket a Big Book conference into the fourth dimension
Security check
July 2017
By:
Beverly P.
| Kettering, Ohio
A call for help in a bar-filled airport brings a pleasant surprise and a safe flight home
A happy mending
April 2017
By:
Ilse G.
| Albuquerque, New Mexico
A disastrous start to an overseas trip was saved by some cheerful, service-loving Brits
The rowdiest, rockingest group
March 2017
By:
Gwyneth N.
| Saco, Maine
Who knew there’d be this much knee-slapping fun in the dingy basement of her local church?
God and Alcohol
September 2015
By:
Katie M.
| Chicago, Ill.
A family tragedy forces this newcomer to work Step Three in a whole new way
Stitch and Giggle
May 2012
By:
Laura J.
| Palm Springs, California
With a firm hand, she showed a newcomer how to create a sober pattern that wouldn't unravel
STARTING OUT EARLY
March 2009
By:
BRIAN M.
| Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Fear and pain drive a young AA to take suggestions
A Dream of Hope
November 2002
By:
Dee C.
| Fruitport, Michigan
She dreams of a better life, but her mind tells her it's impossible
Loving the Unlovable
May 1997
By:
Bob K.
| Concord, California
Sobriety can set into motion a positive chain reaction
