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It’s my choice

September 2020 | Living Sober Group
I understand and appreciate that AA is not about religion. It’s about sobriety. My choice of a Higher Power is up to me, not AA or its members.

The payoff is Peace

September 2020 | Living Sober Group
After a phenomenal amount of pain, he came to believe and a little darkness lifted off his soul

Time To Fill Up

September 2020 | Living Sober Group
Far from home and feeling low on serenity, he said a little prayer and just followed the signs

Calvin’s Prayer

September 2020 | Living Sober Group
I heard two things that night: “Come back” and “Pray, if you can.” I knew I was in a fix. But desperation led me to say this prayer anyway.

Looking for Loopholes

September 2020 | Living Sober Group
Young and full of rage, she tried her best to get kicked out of AA. Problem was, people just kept loving her

Sober at 14

September 2020 | Living Sober Group
When I was a freshman in high school, my classmates were joining clubs and sports teams. I was stealing money to buy alcohol.

New Heights

September 2020 | Living Sober Group
I’ve gone hiking on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. I’ve gone white-water rafting. I love going to meetings all over the world, even if I barely speak the language.

Many Powers Greater Than Me

August 2015
A member describes how he came to practice Steps Two and Three

Before Leaving AA

August 2015
She realized that she might be able to change the things she didn't like

My Lucky Day in Vegas

August 2015
Desperate to stay sober on a business trip, a newcomer takes action and wins big

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