A.A. in Prison: Inmate to Inmate

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Anonymous. A.A. in Prison: Inmate to Inmate

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Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc., New York, NY

The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership; we are self- supporting through our own contributions. A.A. 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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It was a walk through darkness and terror. I had stomach cramps. I vomited. I shook till my teeth hurt, but we kept going. The woman never let up. She would not give me a break. I cried and begged. I pleaded for a drink “just to get through the hard parts.” I was denied time and again. I told her she was killing me, but we continued. I was hateful, but my anger did not sway her. The other women in the program couldn’t deal with me. But I did not let their fear stop me.

I was given a book called Strong in the Broken Places. Night after night, I read and read. After weeks of this, my counselor held me in her arms. She whispered, “Carol, it is not your fault. But it is your responsibility.” After that, I didn’t want to quit anymore. I had freed myself of the demons. I knew I could never go back.

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