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Reliance

August 2022 | Sober Travel
In a tough prison after a relapse, his growing bond with a Higher Power assures him it’ll be OK

A mom they can rely on

August 2022 | Sober Travel
She tried to be a good parent, but liquor owned her. Now she’s someone her children can trust

Dear Grapevine

August 2022 | Sober Travel

Looking Inward

August 2020 | LGBTQ+
A newcomer’s prayer on a meeting patio one day leads him to a profound personal experience with a Higher Power

The Best We Could

August 2020 | LGBTQ+
After years of resentment, a gay member reunites with his dad, and AA helps heal the pain

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

Changing Course

August 2020 | LGBTQ+
I was nourished by these women. What resonated loudly was hearing that “getting sober is like trying to turn the Titanic around.” The woman’s words shook me to my core.

Sentenced: A Good Life

August 2020 | LGBTQ+
An old-timer remembers the judge in the 1960s who sent him to Ed, who cracked open the gate to freedom

PO BOX 1980

June 2008
Asking for direction

PO BOX 1980

June 2008
All kinds of relationships

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