Tradition Three is on Eligibility

by | Mar 1, 2024 | Article

Tradition Three is on Eligibility by Doug W. Tradition Three: The only requirement for A.A. membership is a desire to stop drinking. When we identify as an Alcoholic, in a meeting, we state, “I am (using my first name), and, ‘I am an alcoholic.’” We can be a member of...

Tradition 2

by | Mar 1, 2024 | Article

Tradition 2 by Judy F. “For our group purpose, there is but one ultimate authority–a loving God as He may express himself in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern.” If it has been a while since you picked up the 12 & 12 and...

Plain Language Big Book

by | Feb 1, 2024 | Article

Plain Language Big Book by Judy F. As I’m sure most of you are aware, this April, Area Delegates from around the country and Canada will be attending the General Service Conference and voting whether to proceed with the PLAIN Language Big Book. First let me assure...

The Shape of Things to Come

by | Feb 1, 2024 | Article

The Shape of Things to Come by Bill W. Copyright © The A.A. Grapevine, Inc., February 1961 A.A.’s first quarter century is now history. Our next twenty-five years lie in prospect before us. How, then, can we make the most of this new grant of time? Perhaps our first...

A.A. Meetings and Getting “it” Out

by | Jan 1, 2024 | Article

A.A. Meetings and Getting “it” Out by Doug W. Part of my journey is discovering more about me. The good, the bad and even the ugly. My sobriety is not long, so my journey is fresh and new. How do I mark this road either as spiritual progress or stagnation? I took an...