While You’re Down There…

February 2023 | Making Amends
It was suggested that I throw my shoes up under the bed, and when I got up in the morning, since I was down on my knees anyway, to pray. Well, I did not do that.

Wacky women

February 2023 | Making Amends
She was outvoted. Everyone liked the new meeting name but her. And it only took 10 years to change her mind!

At ease

February 2023 | Making Amends
Beneath the sound of thundering jets, thousands of miles from home, a newcomer has an experience he’ll never forget

Fear not

February 2023 | Making Amends
The ladies shared their experience about how they overcame fear. These women helped the Big Book come alive for me. They used the message on the pages to save my life.

Love at First Sight

February 2023 | Making Amends
Through drunken chaos, early sobriety, divorce, marriage and joy, what she learned from Mac was unconditional love

Happy Ending

February 2023 | Making Amends
On a first date, a nervous newcomer orders an iced tea. What will she think? What happens will surprise you

The Guys Who Got Me Here

February 2023 | Making Amends
A member in St. Louis lovingly shares about his many adventures with sponsorship

Group Effort

February 2023 | Making Amends
A newcomer, totally overwhelmed, shares about his mountain of leaves and unmanageable life. Home group to the rescue!

30 days at sea

February 2023 | Making Amends
Marshall created a 30-day coin for me with the cruise papers. I held onto that like it was my key to freedom. I owe him my life.

Passageway to my soul

February 2023 | Making Amends
A longtime member shares about the sponsors and fellows who will always hold a special place in his heart

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