The Hope I Found
January 2023
| Spiritual Awakenings
A gentleman gave me a Big Book at no cost. Wow, free stuff! I had no idea what I held in my hand. He suggested I start reading it. “Most importantly,” he said, “don’t drink.”
Hold on tight
June 2022
| Stories by Longtimers!
At five months sober, she was about to give up. But a late night motorcycle ride gave her the jump start she needed
Texting for my life
March 2022
| Emotional Sobriety
Her thumbs keep this newcomer centered, humble and connected. But most of all, they’re keeping her sober
My love affair with alcohol
November 2021
| Prayer and Meditation
She hitchhiked her way into a long relationship with liquor and made it to AA through Al-Anon
Ride Share
July 2021
| The Annual Prison Issue
Tired, worried and desperate for a meeting, a newcomer hits the road and meets an angel at the wheel
Getting Filled Up
March 2021
| Making Amends
How a quick stop for gas in Las Vegas began as a robbery and turned out to be a moment for hope
Mended Hearts
August 2020
| LGBTQ+
Sometimes “willing to make amends” can take a long time. But he kept praying and trying and the healing came
Dear Grapevine
March 2020
| Puzzled
Refusing to Pray
January 2020
| Spiritual Awakenings
At 27 years, she hit a rough patch with her Higher Power, but picked up a pen and found a way to keep talking
Getting back up
January 2020
| Spiritual Awakenings
I came into AA in Los Angeles in 1965. I’ve been sober ever since. Through the years, action has been the magic that has kept me going.
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