At ease
February 2023
| Making Amends
Beneath the sound of thundering jets, thousands of miles from home, a newcomer has an experience he’ll never forget
Let the games begin!
July 2022
| The Annual Prison Issue
Wondering how to keep a positive outlook in sobriety each day? Here’s how one member rolls
The mop will set you free
June 2022
| Stories by Longtimers!
When he got to AA, he had disappointed everyone and his self-esteem was shot. Sponsor to the rescue!
Triumph of the heart
March 2022
| Emotional Sobriety
Two alcoholics share an unexpected powerful moment one night in the local jail
Shifting Focus
March 2022
| Emotional Sobriety
My wife and I have done some really fine things in improving our relationship in the past few years. And a love I’ve never experienced before has blossomed as a result.
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
Getting connected
December 2021
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
Helping members plug in remotely during COVID-19 gave her valuable lessons she’ll never forget
Attraction or promotion
November 2021
| Prayer and Meditation
A member discusses PSAs, Tradition Eleven and how AA presents itself to the outside world
We show them
October 2021
| Cooperation With Professionals (CPC)
The doctors already got the lecture on alcoholism. Now it was time to witness a real live AA meeting
Keeping a lid on it
September 2021
| Young & Sober!
My sponsor got a chuckle out of my first reaction to the over-stuffed garbage can. I was once again reminded that if I learn to laugh at myself, I can have a lifetime of entertainment.
CARRY THE MESSAGE PROJECT
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