QUOTE OF THE DAY "When anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of A.A. always to be there. And for that: I am responsible."
- Declaration of 30th Anniversary International Convention, 1965
I can’t imagine where I would be in life if it weren’t for the warmth and kindness of AA. From our very first meetings, we hear the basic premise of our program being one person helping another. Knowing that foundation, we can’t help but feel welcome. We are also told that helping others is essential to our recovery, and that newcomers are the lifeblood of the program (If that’s the case, then old timers are the arteries!). We come into the rooms lost souls filled with despair and hopelessness, but through simple acts of kindness, such as a handshake, smile, encouraging word, or laughter, we begin to feel the miracle of AA fellowship. We are slowly indoctrinated into the concept and philosophy of being of service and helping others, and through this, we find a sense of hope we thought lost forever. Over time, reaching out to others becomes an automatic way of life, and we find this to be the bright spot in our lives. AA has built a wonderful reputation in society, and we are all walking examples of its altruistic nature. I am so proud that I have had the privilege and honor to be a part of such a loving fellowship. 