About to start making amends. For people you haven't talked to in years, do you tell them you're in AA and you need to make amends? Otherwise seems weird to reach out but also don't want p… more

Just got a sponsor for the first time after almost 2 months of attending AA meetings. Anyone have advice for working the steps and working with a sponsor?

I've been struggling with addiction to painkillers after relying on them for several months while recovering from a physical injury. I don't think it's negatively impacting my work or dail… more

Does it need to be said?
Does it need to be said by me?
Does it need to be said right now?

If I'm not sure the answer to all 3 is "yes" then I need to pause. I have to remember to pause lon… more

Is there such a thing as a healthy addiction or is all addiction considered problematic?

Thoughts on hosting a "soberversary" party or gathering?

I want to tell my partner that I relapsed but I'm not sure how. Can anyone help?

Going on a business trip tomorrow alone to observe my company’s regional sales meeting. Plan is to avoid all cocktail hours and stick to solo dining followed by a virtual AA meeting. Any advice for ac… more

How do you deal with low self-esteem while in recovery?

I have been helping my partner through his recovery journey the year. However I recently discovered, he has not been honest about no usage since rehab 7 months ago (which he has explicitly said to my … more

This is a serious question - I’m not trying to be rude. What motivates you to stay sober? I’m not happy sober, and I’m not happy drinking. I’m a genuinely shitty person on both sides of the coin. Can … more

"Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." -Confucius | What other quotes have inspired you along your recovery journey?

What's a healthy way to confront someone about their addiction?

If anyone is comfortable sharing, what was the final straw that prompted you to seek help or get sober?

Been real grumpy and angry because of work, due to mismanagement. I feel they are trying to push me out. I just woke up and already want the feelings to go away. I want to numb it with a drink. One da… more

I’m having a hard time mentally committing to permanent sobriety. I know it’s the right thing to do but at the same time I would love to be able to have a drink or two on special occasions. I still ha… more

Do you tell your employer or anyone else you work with that you're in recovery?

My elderly alcoholic father is harder to deal with each day. He behaves as if he is mentally challenged while drunk and the entire family is exhausted managing him, esp in public. How do we help a 72+… more

Is anyone else realizing that most of their childhood friends have drinking and substance issues? I’m 30 and recently sober after struggling with problematic drinking for a while. I went to a bar for … more

104 days sober and it’s been super rough and quite a ride. Going to 3 meetings / week, working the steps with my sponsor and tryna be grateful, but it’s been super hard for the last few weeks. I have … more

Is 30 too old to enter an MBA? What do you guys think? I am a recovering addict in my first year of sobriety so wanted to postpone a bit this massive change in my life. I am about to turn 27 now and w… more

What it was like: I never felt like I fit in. To this day I don't know if I'm a true introvert or if I became one because of my fears and insecurities of people. But I found alcohol, and I was instantly l… more

I have a close friend who was recently confronted about his drinking and reckless behavior when he drinks, he claimed to stop for a while but has now resumed drinking and just tries to hide it. I'… more

Other than a sponsor, do you have a coach or someone else who holds you accountable to stay sober?

The joy that comes when you apply the steps to an acute problem and it actually helps you solve it. My God I wish I learned this sooner.

Why do some work cultures support and even promote social drinking events? I feel like it isolates anyone who doesn't participate and it doesn't contribute anything to team unification at all.

Advice for finding a sponsor to work the steps with in AA?

I've tried AA and it doesn't work for me. Has anyone successfully worked through another program or with a personal coach that helped you?

6 months sober…had the spiritual experience early on…my life’s transformed (and is continuing to) and I haven’t been overly tempted yet…very grateful and hoping this message will help others in their … more

Trying to determine if my anger is misplaced and looking for honest feedback. My partner’s best friend (who I am friends with and have gone to for advice about his drinking previously) knew my partner… more

How do you know if you're addicted or just a habitual drinker? My partner and I will usually share a bottle of wine in the evenings (not every night but most nights) because it's relaxing and … more

I need some advise, I'm keeping a secret from my partner. I relapsed a few months ago and have continued. I want to tell him so bad, I want to get help but in fear of him leaving me.

How do you get “chips” through AA? Like 1month, 1year, etc.

WE CAN'T THINK OUR WAY SOBER

February 13
To the intellectually self-sufficient man or woman, many A.A.'s can say, "Yes, we were like you — far too smart for our own good. . . . Secretly, we felt we cou… more

It’s it’s 11pm where I’m am, had a few and feeling alone. Anyone want to text ? I’m not a good talker, phone wise

Hello! Seeking recommendations for an app for counting drinks. I currently use Reframe which is a great app but has alot of bells and whistles that I’m sure are great for many but which I don’t use. Look… more