Lucky Break
June 2020
| The Annual Prison Issue
Thanks to her mother’s love and alcoholic journey, she knew what to do and where to go
Enjoying the Mess
May 2020
| Getting Into General Service
A grandmother expresses gratitude for the joy of sobriety, even when it’s time to clean up
A Bit of Cheer in a Tough Place
December 2019
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
With tape, cardboard and delicious chocolate cookies, a member helps his cellmates share a little joy
Crash course
June 2019
| Letting Go of Resentments
Furious with her ex, she headed out to toss a brick through his window. Luckily, she stopped to buy paint first
The bright side
May 2019
| Our Big Book–80 Wonderful Years
She no longer escapes in dark, dingy bars. She’s found her place in the sun
My old drinking buddies
April 2019
| Relapse
Learning to navigate longtime friends without much of a struggle
Yes, me
April 2019
| Relapse
On cultivating tolerance
December 2018
| Sober for the Holidays and Remote Communities
Dr. Bob’s message in the July 1944 Grapevine is a wonderful thought to carry into the New Year
Never too late
May 2018
It took a little time, but she learned to love her mom, thanks to the wonder of Step Nine
Nothing held back
May 2018
An old-timer shares about the freedom the Steps have given him and how he gets to pass them on.
CARRY THE MESSAGE PROJECT
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