Do I Really Have to Do 90 Meetings in 90 Days?
Is 90 meetings in 90 days an AA requirement? Learn where “90 in 90” comes from and the difference between AA literature and custom.
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Category Writings
Writings on the general nature of the Alcoholics Anonymous Program, designed to help clear up some of the mystery surrounding the Alcoholics Anonymous program.
Can You Talk About Drugs at an AA Meeting?
Can members discuss drugs at AA meetings? Explore AA's singleness of purpose, the difference between open and closed meetings, and why individual groups approach this question differently.
What Does a Sponsor Actually Do?
What does an AA sponsor do? Learn about sponsorship, working the Twelve Steps, choosing a sponsor and what a sponsor isn't.
Robes Optional. A Sense of Humor Helps.
In Alcoholics Anonymous, individuals learn not to take themselves too seriously. This post includes some creative group names.
No Crosstalk! Is That an AA Rule?
Is crosstalk prohibited at AA meetings? Not necessarily. Learn why some groups discourage it, others allow discussion, and how AA's tradition of group autonomy shapes meeting customs.
What Exactly Is a Home Group?
What is an AA home group, and do you need one? Learn why many AA members choose one meeting as their home group.
Is That Actually AA? The Difference Between AA Principles and AA Customs
Is that really an AA rule, or just a familiar custom? Explore six common AA practices, what the Twelve Traditions say, and why different groups do things differently.
Do I Have to Believe in God?
For some people walking into AA, this isn’t a minor question. It’s the question. Maybe you’re religious. Maybe you’re spiritual but not religious. Maybe you’re agnostic, atheist, angry with God, suspicious of organized religion, or simply not interested. Then somebody hands you…
AA Things Nobody Explained to Me
Over the next several weeks, AA Things Nobody Explained to Me will look at some of the customs, language and practices you may encounter in Alcoholics Anonymous.
The Twelve Steps in the High Desert
This post grounds the twelve steps of the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) program in the natural geography and locations in the Santa Fe, New Mexico area. It includes short summaries of each step and references the geography of Northern New Mexico with a touch of local humor.