David B – A “Top Gun” AA sponsor

David B A "Top Gun" AA sponsor

June 2, 2023

By Andy F

Categories: Sponsorship

R.I.P. Deceased 15th January 1998 Who was David B? The history of AA in the UK would not be complete without mentioning David B. In the ’70s, ’80s, and 90’s, David became a well-known and somewhat controversial figure. He was the founder member of the “Vision for you” group. They had a reputation for being […]

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What is a higher power?

Higher Power

April 16, 2023

By Andy F

Categories: Higher Power

The God of my childhood In childhood, I had negative experiences with my primary caregivers. My foster Mother was a very religious woman. As I was growing up, all I experienced in that family was rejection and shaming. God’s love was nowhere to be seen. At ten years old, I was sent to a Catholic […]

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The language of the heart

The language of the heart

March 30, 2023

By Andy F

Categories: AA literature

AA conference approved publication I had been attending meetings for quite a few years when someone introduced me to “The language of the heart.” This is an AA conference-approved publication. In the early 90’s it wasn’t that well known in the London fellowship. Someone suggested that I ignore the rest of the book and just […]

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