A Popular AA slogan The slogan “keep it simple” is displayed at AA meetings across the world. It certainly sounds like simple advice. In terms of recovery from alcoholism, what does it actually mean? Keep what simple? What is the “it” in AA that alcoholics are supposed to keep simple? When you think about it, […]
The AA message of recovery When newcomers first get sober, they are exposed to AA’s message of recovery. What can they expect from the fellowship? Is recovery from alcoholism possible? Any new arrival will want to know if AA really works. At their first meeting, they hear other members referring to themselves as ‘recovering’ alcoholics. […]
What is a geographical cure? When the alcoholic fog began to clear, I was able to pay attention and listen at meetings. I began to hear words and phrases that I had never heard before. In AA, I discovered a whole new language. I was introduced to some unusual expressions. They were designed to describe […]
