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The Fellowship You Crave: Why Having a “We” is Important There is often talk in meetings about the distinction between the fellowship and the program. Some will deride the fellowship as if it … read more

“One’s mind may be given readily and it may be given with zest. Not all control is oppression. Sometimes it is release.” – Gilbert RyeOur most dangerous delusion is that we can control others. … read more

When I came into AA, I feared everything and everyone. In the advanced stage of my disease, I was experiencing audio and visual hallucinations even while sober. An incessant desire to escape and numb& … read more

I recently visited Venice and was captivated by this majestic lagoon of splendor. Famous for its dazzling beauty and channels of romance, this shallow city was paradoxically built on fear. Seeking s … read more

By all logical estimations, I was destined to be an alcoholic. If I had any say in it however, I would have been spotless and perfect; untainted by the allure of being wasted. In my early adolescent … read more