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      In Our

       Own Words

      Stories of Young AAs in Recovery

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      AA Preamble

      Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women

       who share their experience, strength and hope

       with each other that they may solve their common problem

       and help others to recover from alcoholism.

      The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.

       There are no dues or fees for AA membership;

       we are self-supporting through our own contributions.

       AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization

       or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy,

       neither endorses nor opposes any causes.

      Our primary purpose is to stay sober

       and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

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      Contents

       FOREWORD

       Section One: WHAT WE USED TO BE LIKE

       Haven’t You Had Enough?

       Staying in the Momentum

       I’ve Never Had a Legal Drink

       Wanted

       Give Me Enough Rope

       Ten Minutes of Oneness

       Rarely Have We Seen a Person Fail …

       My Sneakers Never Looked As Good As Yours

       Far from Innocent

       Fun to Spare

       Section Two: WELCOME — YOU ARE NOT ALONE

       Above All, an Alcoholic

       Just Visiting?

       Anything to Be Cool

       Angels on the Internet

       AA Campus

       How to Give a Lead

       What Have I Got to Lose?

       A Solution for Teenagers

       Section Three: SPONSORSHIP, THE HEART OF AA

       Sponsorship — The Heart of AA

       Learning to Love

       The Kid Who Came In from the Cold

       Thank You, Old-Timers

       We’ve Got What You Need

       The Gift of Time

       Section Four: IT WORKS IF YOU WORK IT

       Changes