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.
Another One Bites the Dust
April 2022
| What's On Your Mind?
Another journey through Step Four helped him let go of old resentments—and the first one began with Mom
Better than I deserve?
April 2022
| What's On Your Mind?
Does maintaining my sobriety and working the Steps “earn” me respect, even happiness? Am I expected to “man up and put up” with whatever circumstances arise?
Eyes Open
April 2022
| What's On Your Mind?
A member shares her thoughts about true helpers and people with hidden motives
Making Space
April 2022
| What's On Your Mind?
How helping a member opened his eyes to the needs of others and the world of AA accessibilites
Oh No, It's That Bob Again
November 2014
It was bad enough he was all alone on Thanksgiving, but now that happy AA guy was back
Love and Tolerance
November 2014
25-lb. turkey, 500-lb. phone
November 2014
How a newcomer gets through his first stressful sober Thanksgiving
The Rose Festival Princess
November 2014
Though she appeared to be happy on the outside, things weren't exactly what they seemed
Lessons from a Bald Eagle
November 2014
In the rescue of the injured bird, he could see some parallels to his sober journey
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