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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

Group Effort

February 2023 | Making Amends
A newcomer, totally overwhelmed, shares about his mountain of leaves and unmanageable life. Home group to the rescue!

Happy Ending

February 2023 | Making Amends
On a first date, a nervous newcomer orders an iced tea. What will she think? What happens will surprise you

At ease

February 2023 | Making Amends
Beneath the sound of thundering jets, thousands of miles from home, a newcomer has an experience he’ll never forget

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

Poor Me? Flip It Over!

April 1976
We can learn to turn negative thoughts into positive ones

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