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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!

Fear not

February 2023 | Making Amends
The ladies shared their experience about how they overcame fear. These women helped the Big Book come alive for me. They used the message on the pages to save my life.

Wacky women

February 2023 | Making Amends
She was outvoted. Everyone liked the new meeting name but her. And it only took 10 years to change her mind!

While You’re Down There…

February 2023 | Making Amends
It was suggested that I throw my shoes up under the bed, and when I got up in the morning, since I was down on my knees anyway, to pray. Well, I did not do that.

The hole in my soul

February 2023 | Making Amends
For years she searched for something bigger and still felt empty, until AA turned on a light

Not by accident

February 2023 | Making Amends
How do you clear up the past when you’ve blamed yourself for years for someone’s death?

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.

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