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December 2023 | Remote Communities and sober holidays

The perfect night

December 2023 | Remote Communities and sober holidays
Just as the midnight mass bells were ringing, he and his partner were heading to jail

12 Reasons to Stay

September 2023 | Young & Sober
Each Tuesday night he joins his Step companions to read and share and watch each other’s lives change

Fear no more

July 2023 | Annual Prison Issue
Asking his Higher Power to remove the thing that ruled his life for years took some surprising humbling action

With Pen & Hope

July 2023 | Annual Prison Issue
With letters and calls, she walked her through the Steps and on the way to a new life

Truly belonging

June 2023 | Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
From her earliest days, the“Twelve and Twelve” helped her feel part of. Who knew even more joy would come?

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.

This Beautiful Thing

January 2022 | Beginners
Being present and working the program has given her a joy for life and a deeper sense of purpose

Living Proof

July 2021 | The Annual Prison Issue
A call to help a fellow member in a legal jam presents an opportunity to witness the love we show one another

Endless Possibilities

November 2020 | Our Twelve Traditions
While a cruise ship travel agent’s business is in rough waters, a world of AA service keeps her afloat

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