Articles
Writings from our group members about recovery, fellowship, and the AA program. Personal experiences, insights, and reflections on working the steps and living sober.
Note: These articles represent the personal opinions and experiences of individual group members. They are not official statements from Alcoholics Anonymous, AA World Services, or any AA organization. The only authority in AA is a loving God as expressed in our group conscience.
AA Paradox
Why Newcomers Can't Actually Follow All the Directions
It's actually impossible for newcomers to follow all the directions. Not because they're lazy or defiant, but because some of the directions sound absolutely insane when you're new.
The God Question in AA
Exploring spirituality and higher power in recovery
An agnostic's perspective on navigating the God question in AA. What does 'God as we understood Him' really mean, and how do people with different beliefs work the program?
How to Find a Sponsor: A Practical Guide
Practical guidance for finding a sponsor in AA
A sponsor is a mentor that most folks in early sobriety decide to have - and most people in AA continue to have sponsors for their entire sobriety.
What Type of AA Meeting Should You Attend?
A practical guide to choosing meetings that help you recover
If you're new to AA or just moved to the area, the best type of meetings to attend are Big Book studies. Here's why.
Should I Do Online or In-Person AA Meetings?
Why real fellowship beats virtual connection
People have way less positive outcomes in online meetings. In-person fellowship is one of the biggest tools we have for recovery.
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