Sobriety and fellow AAs helped him to face life's challenges
Alcohol was a big part of my life growing up. When I was a baby, teething, my mom would rub whiskey on my gums. This was a doctor-recommended treatment in the 1950s. My personal theory is that this was when I developed my love of alcohol. When I was a few years older, I was served wine mixed with... Read more
In this month's special section, we feature stories about Founders' Day
Every June, thousands of alcoholics and their families and friends descend on Akron to celebrate the anniversary of Dr. Bob’s last drink and the birth of Alcoholics Anonymous. It’s a fun-filled weekend of meetings, dances, bus tours, entertainment and fellowship—called Founders’ Day. We are happy... Read more
Literature and letters helped this prisoner find AA and start a sober life
Like it says on page 33 of the Big Book, "One doesn't necessarily have to drink a long time nor take the quantities some of us have." I am 42 years old and have spent the last 11 years in and out of prison due to my alcoholism. When I was younger, I felt I didn't fit in. Then I started drinking and... Read more