The Thinker
August 2020
| LGBTQ+
I read all the works of the great philosophers—and I do mean all. I did not have an epiphany.
Back In Court
April 2020
| Home Group
She started calling out names. I waited and waited and soon I was the only person left. “Mr. F,” the judge said, looking right at me. “I won’t be putting you in jail today.”
Borrow mine
January 2020
| Spiritual Awakenings
I said “Jim, maybe you could use my Higher Power.” I told him I was sure he wouldn’t mind. Jim thanked me and we never spoke of the God thing again.
Start with a Prayer
December 2019
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
With love and lots of determination, a member tries to carry the AA message to a remote community in New Mexico
Boyish charm
September 2018
At 21, his innocent face had only gotten him so far. But this night, standing in the cold, he saw hope
Life of the party
May 2018
Terrified, she opened the door to the Sunset room and heard people laughing. She's been celebrating now for 35 years
A Trip to the Bakery
April 2015
Desperate to not drink on day one, a newcomer gets on her bicycle and takes her first suggestion
Moments of Being
August 2014
With over 35 years of sobriety, she came back to the Eleventh Step and had a spiritual awakening
Up on the Mesa
February 2013
One man's beautiful share showed him there might be something bigger out there
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