Recovery History
September 9, 2026
A plainspoken guide to how AA and recovery fellowship culture developed, covering what AA is, how groups work, the Twelve Traditions, carrying the message, recovery before the internet, the Grapevine and La Viña, Sister Ignatia, and why archives matter.
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Sober Through the Years is a personal recovery publication. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representative of Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc., AA Grapevine, or any other official AA body. Guy speaks only from his own experience.
Everything here reflects one person's experience and is not medical advice. If you're in crisis or unsure about withdrawal, please talk to a doctor or a local emergency service.