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“I’m an Alcoholic!”

November 2023 | Gratitude
He was thrilled to break his anonymity onstage and even to the press. What could possibly go wrong?

Living my truth

September 2023 | Young & Sober
The Steps helped her heal, find her place in the world and use her past to help others

Next stop: Trouble

June 2023 | Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
Full of lust and ignoring his sponsor, he headed out. But this time he couldn’t shake the queasy feeling in his gut

Mouth Closed Ears Open

June 2022 | Stories by Longtimers!
The ability to connect with others started by keeping my mouth shut and letting differing opinions and experiences into my consciousness.

Something had changed

May 2022 | 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
I felt amazing. I went for a long walk on the sea wall in Vancouver, skipping over park benches and talking continuously with my Higher Power.

Always Changing

April 2022 | What's On Your Mind?
Like waves in the ocean, groups aren’t all the same. The way one flows may not be true for another

At Peace with the World

August 2021 | Seniors in AA
Just when he needed to dive back in the program and help someone, he met an old boxer named Jake

PRO•CRAS•TIN•A•TION

June 2021 | Dating & Relationships
When he does the Steps, character defects get lifted. But is today the day to be ready to look at this five-syllable word?

Sharing Everything

May 2021 | Our Twelve Steps
Who knew he’d have a spiritual experience telling his secrets one morning to
a man he barely knew?

Time to Pray

April 2021 | Fun in Sobriety
How a powerless moment in a forest one day helped define his instinct for prayer

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