AA Then and Now
By Mick S. I’m sure my experience with AA is not totally unique but it’s probably a little unusual. In short, I spent a decade sober in AA in the 60’s and 70’s, then...
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Why Alcoholics Anonymous Will Soon Be Dead
by Bobby Freaken Beach If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. If you’ve been around longer than a few weeks, you’ve probably heard that one a few times, or more than a few. Why...
Quitting Alcohol
By Harry C. When I first came to AA in December 1986, I didn’t have a clear understanding of what AA actually was but I knew it was about dealing with a drink problem,...
I Am Different
By Keith C. Hello, I’m Keith and I am an alcoholic and this is my story. Why start my story in such a strange way? Because as an alcoholic I have a disease of...
Acceptance, God and the 3rd Step
By Jason W. Is accepting reality – acknowledging things the way they actually are, not how we think they should be – the same as a belief in God? As an atheist, the 12...
The Magical Mystery Tour
By Roger C. There are many things over my lifetime that have led me to understand that life is indeed a Magical Mystery Tour. My earliest memory is when I was nine years old....
Long Term Sobriety
By Jeanine B. When friends and I talk about long-term sobriety, we inevitably ask, “How did we get here?” Of course, the pat answer is “one day at a time,” but truly, none of...
AA Before There Was AA
by bob k. William L. White, author of Slaying The Dragon: The History of Addiction Treatment and Recovery in America, published a memoir in 2017. In Recovery Rising, the treatment professional and addiction historian...
The Freedom To Be Myself In Secular NA
By Kris J. I’ve never been a follower of any religion. I grew up in an atheist/agnostic household, only ever having gone to church when it was right across the street from my home...
The Dangers of AA Fundamentalism
By Andy F. My name is Andy, and I’m an alcoholic. I arrived in AA on May 15th, 1984, after many years of drinking. I loved AA from the outset. I had found a family...
Struggling in AA is a Rite of Passage!
By Caitlin Trombley If you ever struggled with AA as a nonreligious person, you’re not alone! It seems to be the norm for almost all nonreligious folks who walk into AA. For my PhD...
Secular AA Hosting International Conference in Orlando
Secular AA is excited to host the 2024 International Conference of Secular Alcoholics Anonymous (ICSAA) from September 20-22 at the Doubletree Hotel at Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida. This event promises to bring together a...
The Steps Require No Magic
By Bobbie K. I joined AA the first time in 1991, at 13 years old. I was one of those whose very first time with alcohol and drugs resulted in expulsion from school. But...
BC Secular AA Roundup
BCSAAR July 13, 2024 British Columbia Secular AA Roundup George Preston Recreation Centre in Langley, BC By Geoffrey H. The goal of the upcoming July 13, 2024, “One Big Tent” roundup will be to promote...
The Last Post on AA Agnostica – Eleven Years Old!
By Roger C This is the 742nd article posted on AA Agnostica and it is the last – the very last – article to be shared on this website. While the website will remain...
