Two Hands Reaching In
February 2022
| Getting Through Tough Times
A member in prison shares gratitude for the love and guidance he gets from men going to any lengths on the outside
Invisible
February 2022
| Getting Through Tough Times
With lots of careful planning, no one would notice her drinking. But then came the day everyone knew
No words needed
February 2022
| Getting Through Tough Times
On the road to clean up the past with his sons, he recalls one night that especially stands out
Active duty
February 2022
| Getting Through Tough Times
Returning home from war was tough, and getting sober and busy in AA was just the mission he needed
A Loving Guide
February 2022
| Getting Through Tough Times
A lifelong atheist shares how he participates in his AA group’s decisions
My prayer was answered
February 2022
| Getting Through Tough Times
I would say out loud in meetings that, “God let me down. I went to church and was praying to stop drinking and now I’m stuck here in AA.” Finally a guy cross-talked me.
Liquid gratitude
February 2022
| Getting Through Tough Times
Sometimes we don’t need to understand or explain our belief in a Higher Power—we just feel it
Something to see
February 2022
| Getting Through Tough Times
Though her husband’s illness came at a most difficult time, the love of the Fellowship came through everyone
We can get through anything
February 2022
| Getting Through Tough Times
He’s gotten through moves, loved one’s deaths, viral meningitis and age issues, and he hasn’t had a drink since 1970
Sweet rescue
February 2022
| Getting Through Tough Times
Lockdown isolation led to depression, then finally to an ice-cold beer, but it was something red and tasty that saved him
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