A Bit of Cheer in a Tough Place
December 2019
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
With tape, cardboard and delicious chocolate cookies, a member helps his cellmates share a little joy
Words Matter
December 2019
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
Some transgender alcoholics have met with resistance when they come into AA seeking our help. Here we can practice Traditions Three and Five.
I Cried as Much as He Did
December 2019
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
He didn’t like hospitals—not the smells nor the food. But this day, he discov-ered something really special that made him want to come back
Watch Your Aim!
December 2019
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
After a meeting takes a wrong turn, a member has a few thoughts about “principles before personalities”
Letter from the Editor
December 2019
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
Face police
August 2019
| African-American Alcoholics in AA
Although his inner joy may not always show, he’s found the freedom to accept who he is
With lots of help
August 2019
| African-American Alcoholics in AA
Dear Grapevine
August 2019
| African-American Alcoholics in AA
To remember without anger
August 2019
| African-American Alcoholics in AA
The program helped him find compassion, love and a new definition of forgiveness
CARRY THE MESSAGE PROJECT
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