Goodbye My Friend
February 2024
| Getting Through Tough Times
A member shares his love, fear and sadness as a longtime AA friend says he’s leaving the program
All I had to do was Surrender
February 2024
| Getting Through Tough Times
After years of booze, breakups and drama, she finally decided something had to change
What The Group Says
February 2024
| Getting Through Tough Times
Outvoted
February 2024
| Getting Through Tough Times
A proposed change at her Step study meeting became a valuable lesson in group conscience
We Cherish Each Day
February 2024
| Getting Through Tough Times
One night at a speaker meeting, he met a woman who shared something for which he’ll be forever grateful
Faith & Flashlights
February 2024
| Getting Through Tough Times
A hurricane destroyed her town and cut off all power. Luckily, she had another power and AA friends with warm coffee
When Grief Comes
February 2024
| Getting Through Tough Times
After the loss of his wife, an oldtimer reaches out for help just like he was a beginner again
The Hope I Found
January 2023
| Spiritual Awakenings
A gentleman gave me a Big Book at no cost. Wow, free stuff! I had no idea what I held in my hand. He suggested I start reading it. “Most importantly,” he said, “don’t drink.”
Tick tick tick
January 2023
| Spiritual Awakenings
She knew AA was a cult because they all had tattoos. Now she just needed the password!
Can’t Take This Away
January 2023
| Spiritual Awakenings
He came to put down the liquor, but the love and shares of the heart made him stay
CARRY THE MESSAGE PROJECT
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