Following Directions
July 2023
| Annual Prison Issue
Lost after a swimming trip in the Connecticut woods, an AA couple gets a pleasant surprise
Safe & Loved
July 2023
| Annual Prison Issue
A gay member shares about his struggles with Step Two and how his grandmother helped out
Finding Forgiveness
July 2023
| Annual Prison Issue
For many years he held a resentment toward his father. Thanks to AA, this day he was ready to let it go
Fear no more
July 2023
| Annual Prison Issue
Asking his Higher Power to remove the thing that ruled his life for years took some surprising humbling action
Gladly Out of My Way
July 2023
| Annual Prison Issue
Helping members get to meetings not only gives her a spiritual high but also some beautiful friendships
Letter from the Editor
July 2023
| Annual Prison Issue
Trains, Dogs & Drums
April 2021
| Fun in Sobriety
A nice marriage, a beautiful new three bedroom house and a good sober life. Why was he so annoyed?
Staying in the day
April 2021
| Fun in Sobriety
At night I reflect on my day and do an inventory of my “wins.” I focus on instances when I was kind, generous or gave someone a hand.
Hollywood
April 2021
| Fun in Sobriety
A tough oilman learned about spirituality from a coworker in the fields who always showed him kindness
Time to Pray
April 2021
| Fun in Sobriety
How a powerless moment in a forest one day helped define his instinct for prayer
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