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My night behind bars

February 2023 | Making Amends
So angry she could kill, she luckily picked up the phone. Her sponsor knew just what she needed

Roaring Good Time

February 2023 | Making Amends
I was again going to a concert, only this time I was with my two of my granddaughters. Oh, and I was sober. It was one of the greatest nights of my life.

Group Effort

February 2023 | Making Amends
A newcomer, totally overwhelmed, shares about his mountain of leaves and unmanageable life. Home group to the rescue!

Happy Ending

February 2023 | Making Amends
On a first date, a nervous newcomer orders an iced tea. What will she think? What happens will surprise you

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

The best son I can be

February 2023 | Making Amends
With his sponsor’s help, a member learns to make living amends for the next 21 years of his mother’s life

Things can change

February 2023 | Making Amends
I couldn’t believe it, but my mouth opened and these words came out: “Dad, I’m sorry I blamed you for everything wrong in my life.” Wow.

Someone's gotta do it

September 2019 | Young & Sober
Who pays the bills? Who opens the door? Who buys the coffee? A member shares a few things she knows about how some groups work

Lots to say

September 2019 | Young & Sober

One of the Birds

January 2009
A former drinker, gambler, and womanizer talks about his fifty-nine years in AA

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