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Keeping a lid on it

September 2021 | Young & Sober!
My sponsor got a chuckle out of my first reaction to the over-stuffed garbage can. I was once again reminded that if I learn to laugh at myself, I can have a lifetime of entertainment.

Leaning In

September 2021 | Young & Sober!
After devastating news, he dives into the program, walks through the fear and holds onto faith

Feeling myself to death

September 2021 | Young & Sober!
A mother recalls a sponsor’s curious suggestion, one that worked like a miracle

What matters most

September 2021 | Young & Sober!
Sometimes the results of our efforts to make amends take years. Sometimes they come after a lot of painful rejection. God’s timing is often mysterious, but it’s perfect.

A tough amend

September 2021 | Young & Sober!
How would he ever make amends to the man he had knifed in the back? In AA, we find a way

Bouncing around

September 2021 | Young & Sober!
In high school, her drunken stagger earned her the nickname “Pinball.” But once she got to AA she won the game

GLORY IS FLEETING

March 2010
A businessman finds recovery a higher reward than money or recognition

Mentally ill

March 2010
A sponsor thinks he can't help a troubled member, but decides to try

Kite trick

March 2010
A dollar store kite carries a valuable Third step lesson

Russian roulette

March 2010
There may be good odds, but that one shot is a killer

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