Insights on recovery, meeting tips, and updates from the MyMeetings team.
Exploring Secular, Science-Based, and Alternative Recovery Paths
A complete guide to AA alternatives in 2026, including SMART Recovery, LifeRing, Women for Sobriety, Recovery Dharma, SOS, and Moderation Management.
Read more →How to Choose the Right Digital Recovery Companion
A detailed comparison of the best AA meeting apps in 2026, including Meeting Guide, MyMeetings, Pink Cloud, Everything AA, I Am Sober, and Sober Grid.
Read more →A practical roadmap for launching and sustaining a local AA group.
Learn how to start an AA meeting, from choosing a format and venue to registering with Intergroup, running your first meeting, and building long-term attendance.
Read more →How to find reliable AA support at any hour, including late-night, early-morning, and online options.
A practical guide to finding 24/7 AA support through in-person meetings, online formats, hotlines, and personal recovery planning tools.
Read more →Why age-relevant AA community can make early recovery more relatable, connected, and sustainable.
A practical guide to Young People's AA meetings, including what they are, why they matter, what to expect, and how to find youth-focused recovery support.
Read more →A practical guide to AA meeting types and how to choose formats that fit your recovery needs.
Learn the differences between AA discussion, speaker, step study, Big Book, literature, and specialty meetings so you can build a recovery routine that fits.
Read more →Understanding how women-only meetings can strengthen sobriety through safety, connection, and shared experience.
Learn why women's AA meetings matter, what formats exist, how to find them, and how gender-specific support can improve recovery consistency.
Read more →Build recovery one meeting at a time with a schedule that actually sticks.
A practical guide to creating an AA meeting schedule that supports long-term sobriety, with examples, common obstacles, and strategies to stay consistent.
Read more →Understanding Your Meeting Options
A clear guide to AA meeting formats, including open, closed, speaker, discussion, step, and Big Book meetings, plus how to choose the right fit.
Read more →Your first meeting can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to walk in unprepared.
A practical beginner's guide to your first AA meeting, including format, etiquette, common terms, and tips to feel more comfortable.
Read more →The First Step Is Finding the Door
A complete guide to finding AA meetings near you, understanding meeting types, and building a consistent recovery routine that lasts.
Read more →Recovery does not follow a single path. Neither should your meetings.
A practical, honest comparison of online and in-person AA meetings, including strengths, tradeoffs, and how to choose the format that supports your recovery best.
Read more →The Official App Does One Thing Well. Is That Enough?
An honest comparison of the AA Meeting Guide app and MyMeetings — what each does well, where each falls short, and which one fits better depending on where you are in your recovery.
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