Borrowed Faith
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
He was back in detox again, but this time was different. A fellow member helped open his soul
Lesson Learned
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
On a sober career path across the world, a teacher asks for help and gets it
Light in the Darkness
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
I was reading it aloud to the girls, and I got emotional. This surprised me because that hadn’t happened the first time I read it alone.
Where are the Newcomers?
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
A member wonders if her group could explore some new ways to fulfill its primary purpose
Something had changed
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
I felt amazing. I went for a long walk on the sea wall in Vancouver, skipping over park benches and talking continuously with my Higher Power.
The secrets we share
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
There’s nothing like telling another alcoholic who we really are and what we have done
A stronger group
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
Substantial unanimity helps the majority slow down and hear the voice of the minority opinion. Sometimes the voice of a loving God is trying to speak through others.
AA will catch us
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
As she swings through AA life, she knows it’s OK to take chances because the Concepts help form a safety net
Letter from the Editor
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
Starting my day over
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
A mom in California writes about fellowship, grief, kindness, humor and being present
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