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Two Hands Reaching In

February 2022 | Getting Through Tough Times
A member in prison shares gratitude for the love and guidance he gets from men going to any lengths on the outside

Meeting on the yard

July 2021 | The Annual Prison Issue
When outside volunteers can’t make it in, these women know just what to do

The Crazy 8

June 2021 | Dating & Relationships
A jovial crew of eager volunteers gathers to bring love and fellowship to a sponsor on the mend

Greeter? What’s a Greeter?

June 2021 | Dating & Relationships
Setting up chairs? Putting out the books? She’s thrilled to be sober, but what’s everyone talking about?

In Order to Heal

May 2021 | Our Twelve Steps
As with an individual, there’s nothing like an inventory to help a home group stay healthy, happy and focused

Passing the Torch

May 2021 | Our Twelve Steps
How a well-meaning mission to preach the “right AA” became a beautiful lesson in tolerance and service

One Primary Purpose

May 2021 | Our Twelve Steps
Their group has hot coffee, donuts, comfy seats and all three shades.
But the most important thing of all is the message they carry

Silver Lining

April 2021 | Fun in Sobriety
As COVID-19 completely alters the way we meet, one member looks for ways to embrace the change

Sealed & Delivered

March 2021 | Making Amends
Write a letter to everyone she owed? How would she ever pay them back? Time for a little faith

Truth works

February 2021 | Sponsorship
Unsure of sponsoring a member inside San Quentin, he decided that honesty would be the way to go

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