Halting Words
April 2020
| Home Group
Who knows when contact with something bigger will come? For one man, it was in his morning AA circle
Island of hope
April 2020
| Home Group
An old-timer recalls moving as far away as she could to stop her drinking. Somehow, this time it worked
Willing to Serve
April 2020
| Home Group
After five DUIs, he was given a choice. Lose his top secret clearance and end his Navy career—or report to AA
Passing Over the wine
April 2020
| Home Group
No more frontloading, showing off and drama. He now celebrates his freedom with grape juice
A More Likable Me
April 2020
| Home Group
After years of anger and self-pity fueled by liquor, he used the tools of AA to become a kind, loving dad
Back In Court
April 2020
| Home Group
She started calling out names. I waited and waited and soon I was the only person left. “Mr. F,” the judge said, looking right at me. “I won’t be putting you in jail today.”
In Shambles
April 2020
| Home Group
At four months sober, she had no money—not even for toilet paper. Thankfully, she had a sponsor
Many Ways to Do It
April 2020
| Home Group
A member shares his experience with the concept of autonomy
Forgiveness Set Me Free
April 2020
| Home Group
My hatred for this man was festering in my soul. I sat there in court praying that he’d get a life sentence. Then he got up and spoke.
Grandpa’s Journal
April 2020
| Home Group
Tucked away under old dog tags and love letters was a worn-looking list of names. Could it be? Yep, it sure was
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