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She’d never been to jail, so how could she possibly identify with the incarcerated women she brought meetings to?

One alcoholic enumerates the promises that kept her captive to alcohol, and the Promises that resulted when she was set free

At 16, she crashed hard. But her sponsor helped her find some hope and even a Higher Power

An old-timer shares about the freedom the Steps have given him and how he gets to pass them on.

She thought she was a “happy” drunk, but it was only after getting sober that she found spirituality and, ultimately, real happiness

When it got tough, she reached out to the rooms and found love and care. It was a Mother’s Day to remember

One night at dinner, he was asked a question that made him recall how bad things used to be

She met a guy at a meeting and the sparks flew. Ready, set, go. Now there was work to do

He built a wall so high others couldn’t get in and he couldn’t get out. Then AA entered his life and he understood he wasn’t alone, after all

After a big move and a lot of traveling, she let AA slip away. Then one evening in Africa, an old visitor arrived

He just wanted a few things to go with his booze—and hey, why pay? Oh, he paid alright

On a much-needed vacation to Mexico, a sober couple take in some sun and make a host of new AA friends

Desperate to stay sober on a business trip, a newcomer takes action and wins big

She was born in the Caribbean but started a new life in AA

At four years sober, she’s learned to apply the slogans that helped save her life to a sport that gives her joy