Posts About Our Experience, Strength and Hope
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I am Responsible
By Larry K. “I am responsible. When anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA always to be there. And for … Continue reading
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The Responsibility Pledge
By Roger C. I am responsible. When anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA always to be there. And for that I am … Continue reading
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Perspective of a Caring Christian
“The inability of many people to understand persons not having a carbon copy of their own stories is surprising.” By Rick A. Do I make … Continue reading
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I am Responsible
Category Archives: Our Experience, Strength and Hope
Perspective of a Caring Christian
“The inability of many people to understand persons not having a carbon copy of their own stories is surprising.” By Rick A. Do I make it easier or harder for members of AA who may not share my vision of the world? From time to time, some sub-set sees the … Continue reading
An Atheist at Alcoholics Anonymous
By Frank B. I am crunched tight in the fetal position, whimpering pitifully on a piss-stained carpet covered with a layer of crushed plastic Wild Oak Cider bottles. I have ended pretty much every day for the last decade in this fashion. It is May 1999, I am 31 years … Continue reading
Faye’s Story
By Faye P. My name is Faye and I am an alcoholic. Like everyone else who has made this admission, it was not supposed to be this way… I began drinking at the age of 14 and from my first, planned drink with friends, my only purpose was to get … Continue reading
My Faithlessness: The Atheist Way Through AA
Note: Marya Hornbacher’s latest book, “Waiting: A Nonbeliever’s Higher Power,” which was reviewed on this site recently by John M, explores what spirituality can mean to the recovering person who does not believe in God. This blog was initially posted on August 28, 2011, on the CNN Belief Blog, which fosters … Continue reading
AA Public Information: “Let it Begin with Me”
By Joe C. My name is Joe and I am an alcoholic. I am the AA General Services Representative for Beyond Belief. We are part of District 10 (Toronto South-central) which is part of Area 83 (East Ontario). One of my duties at our district is as Public Information (PI) chair. … Continue reading
