July 2020

Highlights from the July 2020 Issue:

This issue focuses on the growing fatigue with virtual meetings and the uncertainty around returning to in-person gatherings. The theme “Are you all zoomed out?” captures the tension between adapting to online recovery and the deep need for real human connection.

The editorial emphasizes staying grounded in the present—“making today better”—rather than getting lost in fear about the future or regret about the past. It challenges members to actively support one another beyond simply logging into meetings, highlighting the importance of sponsorship, service, and outreach.

Other articles explore the practical realities of the new A.A. landscape: members experimenting with small, socially distanced gatherings, the challenges of hosting Zoom meetings, and the evolving role of service in a virtual environment. The issue also highlights the 2020 International Convention going virtual, reinforcing the global nature of the shift.