When Years Turn To Tears
June 2018
By:
Gail J.
| Okeechobee, Fla.
Faced with sorrow and pain, she turned to working the Steps—and learned all over again how to forgive herself
Underexposed
April 2018
By:
Laura S.
| Houston, Texas
Sober after years of living in the shadows, she find herself seeking just the right exposure to people, places and things
Seven Years
October 2017
By:
Patrick S.
| Greenburg, Ind.
Looking back, he remembers the moment he walked down the steps to the basement meeting room—and began his life anew
A Lone, Overhead Light
July 2016
Sometimes it’s those quiet moments after everyone’s gone that are most remembered
Sicker than Others
April 2016
One member questions a popular AA saying, the other finds a creative use for it at home
Careful What You Pray For
April 2016
A Calming Balance
November 2014
By:
Bob D.
| Haverhill, Massachusetts
He found that he could use the slogan, "Easy Does It," as a kind of meditation
The Stump
May 2014
By:
Anonymous
How a sponsor helped her out of the woods toward her own Higher Power
The Escape Clause
April 2013
By:
Tom F.
| Santa Rosa, California
A newcomer thinks he dodged a bullet on doing service. Think again
It's a Wonderful Life
March 2012
By:
Murray M.
| Ironwood, Michigan
He went from being homeless, helpless and spiritless to having a loving family and home
Web Exclusive: Salad and Humble Pie
February 2012
By:
Anonymous
| Florida
She was able to see her part in the argument
Web Exclusive: Drinking Dreams
October 2011
By:
Tom L.
| New Orleans, Louisiana
An old timer talks about the phenomenon of drunk dreams in sobriety
Stumbling Blocks
January 2014
By:
Stephan M.
| Tracy, California
The intellectual debate inside his head kept him drinking
Church Bash
February 2013
By:
Anonymous
A pastor asks the Fellowship to be more considerate about his faith
Paving the Way
September 2012
By:
Lois C.
| Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Thank goodness for the phones and books and pamphlets pamphlets
A New Kind of Love
April 2012
By:
Brenda M.
| Boise, Idaho
In sobriety, she learned how to love herself and others
Web Exclusive: Improving Away the AA Program
February 2012
By:
Pat T.
| Bronson, Florida
A member questions the many changes to meeting formats over the years
Web Exclusive: The Bedrock of AA
February 2012
By:
Deb A.
A member wonders if the Traditions are given short shrift
Legacy of the Sisters
September 2011
By:
Anne C.
| Plymouth, Minnesota
Three sisters, each with the disease ... one remains to carry on their message
Web Exclusive: Real Friends
May 2011
By:
Rick R.
| Poway, California
How an AA member’s friendships became more than just golf buddies.
