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Turning Down the Volume

April 2022 | What's On Your Mind?
Not everybody is going to like me or like what I have to offer. What matters is that I like myself enough to continue to take my inventory and be of maximum service.

Amends with the ex

June 2021 | Dating & Relationships
Luckily, she got another good look in the mirror before meeting an old flame—this time to check her motives

Hollywood

April 2021 | Fun in Sobriety
A tough oilman learned about spirituality from a coworker in the fields who always showed him kindness

Doing my best

January 2021 | Oldtimers!
As the COVID-19 lockdown continues, she stays connected and looks for ways to reach out

It’s my choice

September 2020 | Living Sober Group
I understand and appreciate that AA is not about religion. It’s about sobriety. My choice of a Higher Power is up to me, not AA or its members.

Sober at 14

September 2020 | Living Sober Group
When I was a freshman in high school, my classmates were joining clubs and sports teams. I was stealing money to buy alcohol.

Remembering to Welcome All

August 2020 | LGBTQ+
The Steps help him look at his painful past and amend the way he treats others

My Last One

August 2020 | LGBTQ+
Sneaking, lying, crashing in the tub and passing out under his desk. This is one he never wants to forget

Plugging in

July 2018
When AAs get together, something powerful happens, he says. It’s up to us to join in

How I learned to love “To Wives”

February 2018 | Title Goes Here
He used to roll his eyes and groan. But not anymore

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