The Love and Service Group of Alcoholics Anonymous

Dianne W. from Antioch, CA

Home group member Dianne W. shares her experience, strength and hope and how "with the effort comes the grace," discussing how she practices the growth steps - 10, 11 and 12 - in her daily life to find that grace.

Manisha G. from Berkeley, CA

Manisha discusses service in Alcoholics Anonymous and becoming her authentic self inside the rooms of A.A.

Michelle M. from Pleasanton, CA

Michelle shares her experience, strength and hope and recalls two major amends in her recovery - one she made and one she received.

Chris R. from Sacramento, CA

Chris R. shares his experience, strength and hope and how A.A. helped him overcome an epic corn dog resentment.

Love & Service 16th Anniversary Panel | Nicole A., Amy H., Drew B.

It's Love & Service Group's 16th anniversary! Home group members Nicole A. shares our group's official history, Amy H. shares her experience, strength and hope and Drew B. remembers past home group members who have joined "the big meeting in the sky", his experience as a long-time home group member, the traditions, finding love in AA and sea mollusks. It's a real kitchen-sink special!

Birthday Night | Danica R., Nick T., Anna A.

Love and Service home group members Danica R., Nick T. and Anna A. share their experience, strength and hope on quarter three Birthday Panel night.

Rick R. from San Ramon, CA

Rick R. from San Ramon, California shares his experience, strength and hope growing up in the 70's, getting sober in the 90's and being a sober member of AA and a father today.

Felica F. from Concord, CA

Felica F. shares how a nudge from a judge (or two) brought her into the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous and how putting in the work and being willing to go to any lengths brought her both spiritual and physical freedom. 

The Promises Panel | Daniel K., Karla C., Toño G.R.

Daniel K., Karla C. and Toño G.R. share their experience with the 9th step promises.

Kent D. from Concord, CA

Founding Love and Service home group member Kent D. shares his experience, strength and hope after celebrating 35 years of sobriety earlier this month.