Recovered Alcoholic

07/29/2025

Dear A.A. Friends,
I want to take this opportunity to express my deep gratitude to all who attended and supported the International Convention which took place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, earlier this month. More than 34,000 members and guests from over 90 countries were present to celebrate the 90th Anniversary of our Fellowship. It truly was an extraordinary gathering of love and service! Being with tens of thousands of A.A. members from around the world was a powerful reminder of the depth and reach of our Fellowship—and the joy that comes from sharing our sobriety one day at a time.
In my last communication, I mentioned that operations on the 8th and 11th floors at the General Service Office will be consolidated to the 11th floor only. This will not only realize a savings in occupancy costs but also allow for better collaboration and effectiveness among all departments and services we provide. This consolidation will require modifications to our 11th floor office space to accommodate our Publishing and Communication Services Departments, which currently are on the 8th floor.
Over the last several months, we have spent considerable time and effort planning for the retrofit of our space. In order to keep associated costs and disruption to services to a minimum, the office will be operating remotely beginning Monday, August 11, and will do so for the duration of the project, which is expected to be about 10-12 weeks.
Please know that our mail and shipping operation and our phones will be operational throughout.
Unfortunately, visiting the office during this time will not be possible, but GSO tours will resume when the project is completed.
For updates during this period, please check aa.org, aagrapevine.org, the Meeting Guide App, as well as the Grapevine and La Vina apps.
We recognize that many of you may be planning visits to GSO, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We look forward to welcoming you back to a refreshed and revitalized GSO this fall.
Thank you for your patience and understanding during this project.
With gratitude for your continued service to Alcoholics Anonymous,
Bob W.
General Manager, G.S.O.

07/14/2025

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From the Dr.
I can't emphasize too strongly the point that this man does not go on a spree from pure deviltry or desire. He often has important engagements or appointments or decisions to make the following day, to which he has given serious consideration.
The situation cannot be duplicated in what we may call the "normal" or non alcoholic drinker, who is accustomed to his few drinks a day, year in and year out, and never goes on a spree.
When a man gets into this state, it is a remarkable and noteworthy fact that he needs only a comparatively small amount to keep him more or less interested in affairs. All he wants, and must have, is a drink every so often. It is as if these small pushes were enough, in contrast to the ordinary "drunk" who finishes the bottle at one sitting, becomes intoxicated and goes on his way again, apparently none the worse, after the drug has been eliminated. These small pushes that propel the true alcoholic through his day, are one phase of a vicious cycle, apparently, culminating in complete debauch, after which the cycle begins again.

"Alcoholism As A Manifestation of Allergy"
William D. Silkworth, MD

04/18/2025

Great talk at our Groups 75th Anv.
"Jensen Beach Group" in JB, Florida

https://archive.org/details/billy-n.-75th-jensen-beach-grp.anv.mtg.-2025-01-25

03/31/2025

Akron Manual 1940
pgs. 2 & 3
"Definition of an Alcoholic Anonymous:
An Alcoholic Anonymous is an alcoholic who through application of and adherence to rules laid down by the organization, has completely foresworn the use of any and all alcoholic beverages. The moment he wittingly drinks so much as a drop of beer, wine, spirits, or any other alcoholic drink he automatically loses all status as a member of Alcoholics Anonymous. A.A. is not interested in sobering up drunks who are not sincere in their desire to
remain completely sober for all time."
Before the 12 Traditions

02/06/2025

"Accept your role as that of God's agent. Simply do your best and leave the results in the hands of your Higher Power."
Sandy B.

02/02/2025

1. Never shake a hand while sitting.
2. Never talk bad about the food when you are the guest.
3. Don't eat the last piece of something you didn't buy.
4. Protect who is behind you and respect who is beside you.
5. Never make the first offer in a negotiation.
6. Don't take credit for the work you didn't do.
7. Dress well, no matter what the occasion.
8. Speak honestly: say what you think and mean what you say.
9. Ask more than you answer.
10. Leave the profane language for the less educated.
11. Avoid placing your phone on the table when eating with someone.
12. Listen, smile and most of all make eye contact.
13. If you're not invited, don't ask to go.
14. Never be ashamed of where you come from.
15. Don't beg for a relationship.