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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

Like a Prayer

August 2020 | LGBTQ+
When things got tough, she knew just what to do. Pray, pull over and reach for every tool

The Best We Could

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

No One’s the Boss

August 2020 | LGBTQ+
Oh, no! What will these AAs make him do? What does he owe? This newcomer’s first encounter with the Traditions was a pleasant surprise

Zooming Into the Fourth Dimension

August 2020 | LGBTQ+
When she and her husband returned from their cruise, oh my, how their AA world had changed

Meeting Closed!

August 2020 | LGBTQ+
All of a sudden, we were told to remain in our homes with no access to AA meetings. Was this a cruel joke? Why stop me now? I was starting all over again!

Lighting the Way

August 2020 | LGBTQ+
A remote communities chair was surprisingly prepared when the COVID-19 crisis hit

Missing All The Hugs

August 2020 | LGBTQ+
As life takes a swing at us, we seem to be responding like the champs we are. With God’s grace, life will settle down and hopefully we’ll return to our meetings.

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.

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