The Hope I Found
January 2023
| Spiritual Awakenings
A gentleman gave me a Big Book at no cost. Wow, free stuff! I had no idea what I held in my hand. He suggested I start reading it. “Most importantly,” he said, “don’t drink.”
Tick tick tick
January 2023
| Spiritual Awakenings
She knew AA was a cult because they all had tattoos. Now she just needed the password!
Can’t Take This Away
January 2023
| Spiritual Awakenings
He came to put down the liquor, but the love and shares of the heart made him stay
Stranded in North Dakota
January 2023
| Spiritual Awakenings
I was feeling pretty jumpy. Excusing myself, I set out across the abandoned Interstate through the howling wind and snow toward the lights of the truck stop.
Coming Together
January 2023
| Spiritual Awakenings
Unity and common welfare helped this meeting navigate the many challenges of COVID-19
Peace of Mind
January 2023
| Spiritual Awakenings
After several years, he still had not had a spiritual awakening. Then one early morning something shifted
Once upon a time in L.A.
October 2021
| Cooperation With Professionals (CPC)
The son of one of AA’s earliest members shares his own story and what he’s learned over the years
The need to identify
October 2021
| Cooperation With Professionals (CPC)
A non-binary member shares some thoughts about fitting in, feeling safe, sponsorship and unity
Caution: Busy life
October 2021
| Cooperation With Professionals (CPC)
Work, travel, caretaking...how could she ever get to enough meetings? The answer was just a phone call away
Wind chill – minus 20
October 2021
| Cooperation With Professionals (CPC)
In any weather, this little in-person meeting in Illinois welcomes you. They even have a mascot named Bella
CARRY THE MESSAGE PROJECT
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