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Next stop: Trouble

June 2023 | Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
Full of lust and ignoring his sponsor, he headed out. But this time he couldn’t shake the queasy feeling in his gut

Next stop: Trouble

Magazine Issue June 2023 | Topics Beginners/Newcomers Relationships Spirituality Sponsorship

Mouth Closed Ears Open

June 2022 | Stories by Longtimers!
The ability to connect with others started by keeping my mouth shut and letting differing opinions and experiences into my consciousness.

Mouth Closed Ears Open

Magazine Issue June 2022 | Topics Spirituality

PRO•CRAS•TIN•A•TION

June 2021 | Dating & Relationships
When he does the Steps, character defects get lifted. But is today the day to be ready to look at this five-syllable word?

Restraint of Face

June 2020 | The Annual Prison Issue
Eye-rolling, sighing, sideways glances and head tilts...sometimes the defects we hold onto aren’t so verbal

When no one’s watching

March 2020 | Puzzled
Little routine things that cost him nothing and clear his conscience begin when he parks the car

When no one’s watching

Magazine Issue March 2020 | Topics Emotional Sobriety Gratitude Personal Stories Relationships Spirituality

The little voice in my head

May 2018
The help he got from Steps Six and Seven brought him right back around to Step Two.

Branching out

June 2013
Instead of pruning his defects like wilted leaves, he remembers to look at the tree

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