Hooked on Service
June 2022
| Stories by Longtimers!
Once he discovered the world of general service, his spiritual journey really took off
The mop will set you free
June 2022
| Stories by Longtimers!
When he got to AA, he had disappointed everyone and his self-esteem was shot. Sponsor to the rescue!
Love in action
June 2022
| Stories by Longtimers!
I’m sober 56 years now. Due to my poor health, I’m confined to my home, but that doesn’t stop me. I keep this good life going by doing service by phone, email and virtual meetings.
Here & Now
June 2022
| Stories by Longtimers!
Through cancer and COVID, this longtimer finds joy in service and accepting life exactly where it is
Staying green
June 2022
| Stories by Longtimers!
At 81, with 50 years sober, she’s traveled the world both in person and virtually and plans to keep on growing
Dear Grapevine
June 2022
| Stories by Longtimers!
Just Be Myself
August 2020
| LGBTQ+
A long-time member and past trustee shares about his journey serving beyond the group as a gay man
Sammy
August 2020
| LGBTQ+
A transgender alcoholic shares about feeling all alone, until one day it was no longer true
Accepting Myself
August 2020
| LGBTQ+
I went to the AA meeting, but I felt out of place. I couldn’t “come out” in prison. I didn’t want people to judge me. I didn’t trust anyone.
Like a Prayer
August 2020
| LGBTQ+
When things got tough, she knew just what to do. Pray, pull over and reach for every tool
CARRY THE MESSAGE PROJECT
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