June 22, 2026 In General Information, Legacy of Recovery, Legacy of Service, Legacy of Unity By Rick W.
Sobriety Didn’t Just Change What I Said, It Changed How I Communicate. How Recovery Rewired the Way I Speak, Listen, and Think One of the most overlooked miracles of recovery has very little to do with alcohol. Most of us came to Alcoholics Anonymous because drinking had become unmanageable. We stayed because we discovered something …
June 20, 2026 In General Information, Legacy of Unity By Rick W.
Few topics in Alcoholics Anonymous seem capable of creating as much discussion, and sometimes as much tension, as the question of how members identify themselves in meetings. Most of us have heard the phrase “and a…” at some point. A member introduces themselves as an alcoholic and something else. For some, this feels natural, honest …
June 12, 2026 In Legacy of Unity By Rick W.
Martin Luther King Jr. once said: “In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” It’s a haunting statement because most of us know exactly what he meant. Many of us can recall moments when we were hurting, struggling, or lost and the people we expected …
June 6, 2026 In Legacy of Unity By Rick W.
There Is Always a Seat for One More “The only requirement for A.A. membership is a desire to stop drinking.” I’ve always thought Tradition Three might be one of the most beautiful (and radical) things about Alcoholics Anonymous. Think about it for a moment. Most of us arrived at our first meeting carrying far more …
May 23, 2026 In Legacy of Service, Legacy of Unity By Rick W.
There comes a point in recovery when the question is no longer, “Am I sober?” but instead, “What kind of witness (example) is my life becoming?” Not a witness in the courtroom sense. Not someone standing on a stage preaching to others. But a living, breathing example that change is possible. A person whose life …
July 9, 2025 In Legacy of Unity By Rick W.
“Every A.A. group ought to be fully self‑supporting, declining outside contributions.” — Short Form, Tradition Seven Alcoholics Anonymous thrives when we carry our message through our own efforts—time, energy, and yes, financial contributions—to support our groups. This is more than sound policy; it’s the practical expression of God working through us. As the long form of Tradition Seven …
November 6, 2024 In Legacy of Unity By Rick W.
Hello family, my name is Rick, and I’m an alcoholic. My sobriety date is November 17, 1987. I want to start off with a blanket statement: “The capacity of Alcoholics Anonymous to accept change – has been central to its ability to remain relevant.” So, what does a statement like that really mean? In short …
July 29, 2024 In Legacy of Recovery, Legacy of Service, Legacy of Unity By Rick W.
Good morning family, For about half of our A.A. geographic areas in the U.S. and Canada, we are fast approaching election season to elect our trusted servants at the group, district, and area levels. As many of you know, I have been privileged to serve as the Panel 73 Delegate for Area 65 Northeast Texas …
June 10, 2024 In General Information, Legacy of Recovery, Legacy of Service, Legacy of Unity By Rick W.
On this day, June 10, 1935, 89 years ago, A.A. was founded and changed my life forever. Here’s an excerpt from that story found on the “A.A. Timeline” (https://www.aa.org/aa-timeline). 1935 A BUSINESS TRIP TO AKRON A short-term job opportunity takes Bill to Akron, Ohio. In the lobby of his hotel, he finds himself fighting the …
May 16, 2024 In Legacy of Recovery, Legacy of Unity By Rick W.
I just walked through an experience that I wanted to share with you. Day before yesterday, I posted this comment on my personal Facebook timeline… “Until a few days ago, I didn’t even know who Harrison Butker was. Now… I wish I didn’t.” For anyone reading this who’s not heard or isn’t aware of it …
