In August I was able to spend some time in Eastern Europe. I had a chance to attend several English speaking A. A. meetings while there. One was in Zagreb, Croatia. It was a holiday week in that country and I was told that most of the regular members were out of town, so it was a small meeting. I … Read More
Going Back Out – Trip M_Oct2017
“Going back out.” Only three words, but in many respects the scariest three words we can hear in AA. Many of us who have been out dread the thought of going back out but we do it, again and again. One of the greatest strengths of AA is that the group continues to support fellow members who make that huge … Read More
AA Behind Bars: A Women’s Perspective – Cassie R_Oct2017
Having been in and out of addiction, alcoholism, and institutions for 32 years, I’ve gratefully just celebrated my 4th year of recovery. It has been a hard, hard road as I am back in prison for the seventh time for having dirty U.A’s. I am ever grateful for the chance to reach out to another person who’s in recovery also. … Read More
AA Behind Bars: A Women’s Perspective – Natalie_Oct2017
Hi, I am a grateful alcoholic. I never knew this day would come, only because I have drank most of my adult life. I thought my life was wonderful. Me and the drink took over 30 years to get stuck together. Jack, Jim, and the favorite was Sunny Brook. Life took a wide detour towards a big wake-up called rude … Read More
WBBR Means Serious Fun! Lucy H_Oct2017
A deep dive into the first 164 pages of the Big Book is just cover for a raucous girls’ weekend, right? In fact, the Women’s Big Book Retreat (WBBR) lived up to its billing. We covered 164 pages, eleven chapters, twelve steps and many odds and ends. I heard a warning that “this is not an excuse to get out … Read More
Hello My Name is Craig_Oct2017
Hello my name is Craig… Regarding alcohol, I have a little different story than most. I didn’t pick up my first drink until I was 42. I loved it. It was so nice to be able to escape the fears of life. Alcohol quickly took over my life and I couldn’t imagine living a day without it. As alcohol started … Read More
AA Behind Bars: A Prisoners Perspective – Jay D_Sept2017
In April 2015 I woke up in a holding cell in the county jail. Only then did I realize that I was in the relapse that had been controlling my life for over two years. I was told that my bail was one million dollars. I knew I was in a lot of trouble!! The first couple of months of … Read More