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 AA Things Nobody Explained to Me
Straightforward answers to questions newcomers often have about Alcoholics Anonymous—from sponsors and home groups to God, anonymity, service, AA customs and the Twelve Steps.
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.
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.
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.