When one alcoholic/addict shares with another alcoholic/addict

[MajestyJo]

October 16

"As I continue to struggle, I think of the words of an old-timer in my area. No matter what the topic, he always finishes sharing with the words, 'and I haven't had a drink today.' Remembering his words never fails to bring to my mind the words 'experience, strength, and hope.'"

"Out of Work, But Not Hope," Anonymous, December 2000

No Matter What: Dealing with Adversity in Sobriety

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October 17

"A new spiritual awakening can come at every meeting."

Hartsdale-Ardsley, N.Y., January 1957

"Twelve Steps to a Meeting,"

Into Action

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October 18

"One day leads to the next, no matter how unhappy I choose to be."

Sioux Rapids, IA, January 2004

"Adult Love,"

No Matter What: Dealing with Adversity in Sobriety

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October 19

"A leader in AA service is ... a man (or a woman) who can personally put principles, plans and policies into such dedicated and effective action that the rest of us want to back him up and help him with his job."

Celebrating The Language of the Heart

AA Co-Founder, Bill W., April 1959

"Leadership in AA: Ever a Vital Need"

The Language of the Heart

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October 20

"First Things First. That's a real gem."


New York, N.Y., November 1958

"Using the Slogans,"

Into Action