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Feeling myself to death

September 2021 | Young & Sober!
A mother recalls a sponsor’s curious suggestion, one that worked like a miracle

More Valuable Than Ever

May 2021 | Our Twelve Steps
In the right hands, a Big Book never stops working. And this member’s copy has had some wonderful lives

Keys, Title & a Hug

May 2021 | Our Twelve Steps
After hitting a sober bottom, a newcomer gets busy doing the Steps with his sponsor and things start looking up

Looking for Loopholes

September 2020 | Living Sober Group
Young and full of rage, she tried her best to get kicked out of AA. Problem was, people just kept loving her

Staying Alive

March 2020 | Puzzled
After 44 years of sobriety, he’s convinced this serenity business isn’t half bad

Common bond

January 2018 | Sponsorship

A Sponsor’s View

February 2015
When Jay removed his glasses, the Big Book came alive-yes, even the pages with Roman numerals.

Portrait in Blue

November 2014
A member looks back on all the ways her sponsor helped her change her life

The Best Ingredients

May 2013
With one cup sponsor, 12 Steps and a pinch of hope, she cooked up a whole new life

Giving It Back

March 2011
After 20 years, she is finally experiencing the joys of being a sponsor

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