What is sharing at an AA meeting? Unquestionably, sharing your experience, strength and hope at an AA meeting is considered an important therapeutic tool. It is not only helpful for the person speaking but also for the person listening. Why is sharing considered a fundamental aspect of AA’s effectiveness? Whenever more senior members speak up, […]
The New Normal It is looking increasingly likely that Covid 19 is here to stay. The coronavirus has mutated several times already. It’s fairly certain that new variants will emerge. As a species, we must learn to adapt. On a global scale, living with Covid has become the new normal. Some scientists believe that the […]
I arrived at my first AA meeting in May 1984. This was after twenty years of self-destructive drinking. I saw the slogan “Keep it Simple” on the wall of every meeting. Members were sharing that AA is a ‘simple program for complicated people.’ I took that to mean that all that was required was to […]