Foundations of Recovery

I’ve been sitting in meetings for decades now, and there’s something I keep noticing: people talk with absolute certainty about things they don’t actually know.…

“We were really in full flight from reality.” — Steps and Twelve Traditions, Step Four There’s a phrase in Step Four of AA’s Twelve and…

Welcome to Pause When Agitated! Hello and welcome! I’m Jim S., and I found sobriety through AA in the South Bay of Los Angeles over…

After many years, a new adaptation of the original Big Book has been published by AA World Service. Here are some details.

The Issue at Hand In the United States, “alcohol-related death” tragically stands as the third leading preventable cause of death, claiming roughly 95,000 lives annually.…

The Central Purpose of AA After spending decades attending Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings, it’s easy to become engrossed in the intricate discussions that unfold. However,…

Introducing the Steps Series This is the first part in a series exploring the steps of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). The series will draw on my…

The Diverse Audience of AA Your first AA meeting can feel unfamiliar, but knowing what to expect makes all the difference. People walking into Alcoholics…

When I first heard the phrase “restraint of tongue and pen” in AA, I thought: Well, that sounds old-fashioned and churchy. But I’ve learned it’s…

The Distracting Web of Modern Life Throughout history, life’s complexities have puzzled philosophers, artists, and the average person alike. Today, our consciousness, cultural diversity, and…