Goodbye My Friend
February 2024
| Getting Through Tough Times
A member shares his love, fear and sadness as a longtime AA friend says he’s leaving the program
I’m Your Man
February 2024
| Getting Through Tough Times
His long, beautiful journey with Jack included race cars, Big Books and, yes, matzo ball soup
A Wonderful, Strange Twist
February 2024
| Getting Through Tough Times
A firefighter shares his remarkable journey involving a sponsee, a DNA test and many family secrets
We Cherish Each Day
February 2024
| Getting Through Tough Times
One night at a speaker meeting, he met a woman who shared something for which he’ll be forever grateful
Faith & Flashlights
February 2024
| Getting Through Tough Times
A hurricane destroyed her town and cut off all power. Luckily, she had another power and AA friends with warm coffee
When Grief Comes
February 2024
| Getting Through Tough Times
After the loss of his wife, an oldtimer reaches out for help just like he was a beginner again
So Worth Living
February 2024
| Getting Through Tough Times
After a car crash dealt her a traumatic brain injury, she kept close to the program, got involved in service and learned to ask for help
Always Hope
July 2023
| Annual Prison Issue
An oldtimer shares some things he’s learned to keep his head above water on the long, sober swim
A Treasure To Be Shared
July 2023
| Annual Prison Issue
For 28 years, sharing her experience with another alcoholic never stops reminding her how blessed she is
Safe & Loved
July 2023
| Annual Prison Issue
A gay member shares about his struggles with Step Two and how his grandmother helped out
CARRY THE MESSAGE PROJECT
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