Speaking up
February 2021
| Sponsorship
After much work in sobriety, she now has courage and a voice. Tradition Two helps show her the way
Wait! he’s your sponsor?
February 2021
| Sponsorship
I was told rather forcefully by my sponsor that I should celebrate for the newcomer—not myself. I finally agreed to go.
Sisters of the Heart
February 2021
| Sponsorship
A lucky crew of women dives into AA and forms a beautiful bond over many years and miles
Speaking up
Magazine Issue
February 2021
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Topics
Emotional Sobriety
Homegroup/Meetings
Wait! he’s your sponsor?
Magazine Issue
February 2021
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Topics
Family
Gratitude
Sponsorship
Sisters of the Heart
Magazine Issue
February 2021
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Topics
Family
Spirituality
Sponsorship
Enjoying the Mess
May 2020
| Getting Into General Service
A grandmother expresses gratitude for the joy of sobriety, even when it’s time to clean up
A Double life
May 2020
| Getting Into General Service
After decades of sobriety, she was now driving drunk and hiding bottles. The secrecy was killing her
Another chance
May 2020
| Getting Into General Service
An old-timer recalls how AA helped him grieve and gave him the opportunity to give the kind of love a dad can give
Jumpstart
May 2020
| Getting Into General Service
She came right up to me. “How many years do you have sober?” she asked. “Almost 17,” I replied. Without missing a beat, she said, “Well, how would you like to be our Intergroup Rep?”
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