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
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.
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
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
MY ARMOR
June 2010
Step Six suggested that he place all his defects on the table and let God sort them out.
FED UP
June 2010
Room to Grow
June 1999
Step 6 - Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.
CARRY THE MESSAGE PROJECT
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