Texting for my life
March 2022
| Emotional Sobriety
Her thumbs keep this newcomer centered, humble and connected. But most of all, they’re keeping her sober
Pull up a chair
March 2022
| Emotional Sobriety
One day his buddies took him to Harry’s. What he learned there he’ll never forget
Triumph of the heart
March 2022
| Emotional Sobriety
Two alcoholics share an unexpected powerful moment one night in the local jail
Dear Grapevine
March 2022
| Emotional Sobriety
Getting connected
December 2021
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
Helping members plug in remotely during COVID-19 gave her valuable lessons she’ll never forget
Harley Mike, Angry Mike & young Andy
December 2021
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
The more he did it, the more he learned that reaching out was the deal. Soon a wonderful band of AA “misfits” appeared
When duty calls
December 2021
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
I pulled over and ran to where he was. Multiple people had their cell phones out. At that moment the “injured” man sat straight up. Thank God, I thought, he’s alive.
In all our affairs
December 2021
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
A month later I was in a prostate cancer survivor group. It became clear to me that by using what I learned in my AA program, I was able to help other cancer patients as well as myself.
My one wish
December 2021
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
I thought, But for the grace of God I get to be here. When I left the jail, I sat in my car and cried tears of joy and thanked God that I had been given a heart that could love like this.
The best gift of all
December 2021
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
Depressed and desperate, he signed up to chair the 7 A.M. Christmas morning meeting. It probably saved his life
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