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Learning to feel

February 2023 | Making Amends
Because of AA, her eyes, thoughts and heart are trained toward gratitude rather than self-pity today

My night behind bars

February 2023 | Making Amends
So angry she could kill, she luckily picked up the phone. Her sponsor knew just what she needed

30 days at sea

February 2023 | Making Amends
Marshall created a 30-day coin for me with the cruise papers. I held onto that like it was my key to freedom. I owe him my life.

The Guys Who Got Me Here

February 2023 | Making Amends
A member in St. Louis lovingly shares about his many adventures with sponsorship

Fear not

February 2023 | Making Amends
The ladies shared their experience about how they overcame fear. These women helped the Big Book come alive for me. They used the message on the pages to save my life.

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!

Filling Up

June 2022 | Stories by Longtimers!
I was really steaming when I turned the car off and started to fill up my tank. Just then, I heard a lady on the other side of the pump ask me if I could help her.

Living in a human world

June 2022 | Stories by Longtimers!
When loss and grief come, we pray and reach out for help. The beauty happens when we share it with others

No Matter What

June 2022 | Stories by Longtimers!
Getting sober for this nonbinary trans alcoholic was not easy. And it was about to get harder

Speaking up

February 2021 | Sponsorship
After much work in sobriety, she now has courage and a voice. Tradition Two helps show her the way

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