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Coming Together

January 2023 | Spiritual Awakenings
Unity and common welfare helped this meeting navigate the many challenges of COVID-19

The Men’s table

November 2022 | Fun in Sobriety
What’s it like to transition after being sober for years in a home group? One member lovingly shares his journey

One Breeze at a time

July 2022 | The Annual Prison Issue
Quarantined in a plywood prison “fishbowl,” he made the decision to spread his wings and be free

Turning Down the Volume

April 2022 | What's On Your Mind?
Not everybody is going to like me or like what I have to offer. What matters is that I like myself enough to continue to take my inventory and be of maximum service.

The need to identify

October 2021 | Cooperation With Professionals (CPC)
A non-binary member shares some thoughts about fitting in, feeling safe, sponsorship and unity

Leave outside issues out here

October 2021 | Cooperation With Professionals (CPC)
Talking politics is frowned on in AA meetings. One member makes the case that clothes can talk too

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

Amends with the ex

June 2021 | Dating & Relationships
Luckily, she got another good look in the mirror before meeting an old flame—this time to check her motives

Hollywood

April 2021 | Fun in Sobriety
A tough oilman learned about spirituality from a coworker in the fields who always showed him kindness

Get out of your head

March 2021 | Making Amends
Anger and sadness sent this newcomer mom right toward the liquor store.
Luckily, she knew what to do

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