by Douglas | Aug 1, 2024 | Article
History of Women in A.A. by Judy F. “I asked, ‘Is this AA?’ One man said, ‘Yes, but we ain’t got no women.’ I said, ‘You do now,’ and sat down on the couch in the front of the room.” — Grapevine Daily Quote July 5, 2024 “The Seven-Day Test,” Lexington, KY; November...
by Douglas | Jul 1, 2024 | Article
IGR? by Doug W. What is an IGR, and what? Another TLA (Three Letter Acronym)? Yes. It means an InterGroup Representative, shortened to IGR. It is a separate role from a GSR (General Service Representative). Working with Your Local Central Office The A.A. Service...
by Douglas | Jul 1, 2024 | Article
Tradition Seven by Judy F. Every AA group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions. Tradition seven is about contributions and self-support. “This means that only A.A. members contribute financially to Alcoholics Anonymous – and even then,...
by Douglas | Jun 1, 2024 | Article
Where Money and Spirituality Mix by Doug W. As I grow into my sobriety, I believe that A.A. saved me from an ugly alcoholic death. I owe A.A. my life. How can I repay my indebtedness to the organization that saved my life? What can I do? To help me stay sober, I give...
by Douglas | Jun 1, 2024 | Article
Back To Basics by Judy F. If you have been sober for a while you are now familiar with the “foreign language” that is spoken in Alcoholics Anonymous. Today I want you to go back to those first few meetings you went to in the beginning and try to remember the confusion...
