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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

Lifeline

April 2021 | Fun in Sobriety
A sober woman living alone during the pandemic finds strength and fellowship by dialing numbers

To Value You More

April 2021 | Fun in Sobriety
One day in her Step study group, an oldtimer discovers something brand-new about Step Four. Proof that the learning and growing never stops

I Don’t Need to Understand

November 2020 | Our Twelve Traditions
A Native American member shares about his spiritual path and how AA gives us the room to find our own way

Room in My Heart

November 2020 | Our Twelve Traditions
Today I decided to write out my thoughts and share them with someone I have learned to trust. That’s how we build bridges of trust and understanding.

Living My Life

November 2020 | Our Twelve Traditions
Life’s challenges keep unfolding for this old-timer.
So does the help we get when we reach out

Watching my mouth

November 2020 | Our Twelve Traditions
A member shares his thoughts about cussing in meetings and why he says things he doesn’t want to say

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