Goodbye My Friend
February 2024
| Getting Through Tough Times
A member shares his love, fear and sadness as a longtime AA friend says he’s leaving the program
All I had to do was Surrender
February 2024
| Getting Through Tough Times
After years of booze, breakups and drama, she finally decided something had to change
What The Group Says
February 2024
| Getting Through Tough Times
Outvoted
February 2024
| Getting Through Tough Times
A proposed change at her Step study meeting became a valuable lesson in group conscience
We Cherish Each Day
February 2024
| Getting Through Tough Times
One night at a speaker meeting, he met a woman who shared something for which he’ll be forever grateful
Faith & Flashlights
February 2024
| Getting Through Tough Times
A hurricane destroyed her town and cut off all power. Luckily, she had another power and AA friends with warm coffee
When Grief Comes
February 2024
| Getting Through Tough Times
After the loss of his wife, an oldtimer reaches out for help just like he was a beginner again
Letter from the Editor
February 2024
| Getting Through Tough Times
Get out of your head
March 2021
| Making Amends
Anger and sadness sent this newcomer mom right toward the liquor store.
Luckily, she knew what to do
Luckily, she knew what to do
A Good Sign
March 2021
| Making Amends
Sullen and defiant, she sat in the cheery room and sulked. But something on the wall kept her there until the AA message could sink in
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