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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

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

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

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

Truth works

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

Welcome To 2020

September 2020 | Living Sober Group
No meeting rooms? Share on camera? Unmute? How will we do this? COVID-19 kicked this old-timer’s program into high gear

Just Be Myself

August 2020 | LGBTQ+
A long-time member and past trustee shares about his journey serving beyond the group as a gay man

In a Canberra Jail

August 2020 | LGBTQ+
A Toronto fireman discovers the joys of service taking meetings to prisoners Down Under

To Share the truth

June 2020 | The Annual Prison Issue
In prison, trust is a scarce commodity; revealing the truth can result in very severe consequences.

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