Watching my mouth
November 2020
| Our Twelve Traditions
A member shares his thoughts about cussing in meetings and why he says things he doesn’t want to say
Lucky Break
June 2020
| The Annual Prison Issue
Thanks to her mother’s love and alcoholic journey, she knew what to do and where to go
Enjoying the Mess
May 2020
| Getting Into General Service
A grandmother expresses gratitude for the joy of sobriety, even when it’s time to clean up
Public Information
September 2019
| Young & Sober
How the author became a member of a PI committee—and how service enriches her life
The bright side
May 2019
| Our Big Book–80 Wonderful Years
She no longer escapes in dark, dingy bars. She’s found her place in the sun
My old drinking buddies
April 2019
| Relapse
Learning to navigate longtime friends without much of a struggle
Yes, me
April 2019
| Relapse
Getting through the day
March 2019
| What’s On Your Mind?
Sometimes remembering to not drink is about all newcomers can handle
On cultivating tolerance
December 2018
| Sober for the Holidays and Remote Communities
Dr. Bob’s message in the July 1944 Grapevine is a wonderful thought to carry into the New Year
Never too late
May 2018
It took a little time, but she learned to love her mom, thanks to the wonder of Step Nine
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