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.
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.
All Things Are Possible
February 2020
| Tough Times
After a mother loses her son, she finds that listening and sharing are beautiful gifts she can give others
Open Up
February 2020
| Tough Times
A doorknob for a Higher Power? Some people just laugh at this, but one member thinks there’s a reason it might help someone
A Good Cry in the Desert
February 2020
| Tough Times
After losing his long battle with alcohol, a soldier finally surrenders to win
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