Lost in Jackson Heights

November 2021 | Prayer and Meditation
A smart New York City kid discovers alcohol and loses all the things he loves most

Ride on time

November 2021 | Prayer and Meditation
Her name was Officer Shirley. She apologized for putting me in the backseat. As we drove to our destination, I noticed people stare and then look away.

In need of care

November 2021 | Prayer and Meditation
Helping others all day was this nurse’s job. Now it was her turn to ask for help

Paddling in a pandemic

November 2021 | Prayer and Meditation
While most of the world was in lockdown, this crew of newcomers got busy

Better than football & pie

November 2021 | Prayer and Meditation
Who knew throwing on an apron and rolling up his sleeves would be the secret to a joyful Thanksgiving Day?

Discussion topic

November 2021 | Prayer and Meditation
A grateful, sober Thanksgiving

Clear signal

November 2021 | Prayer and Meditation
When times get hard and we’re hit by a storm, we can always make an adjustment to improve the connection

A warm hug

November 2021 | Prayer and Meditation
On a cold winter morning, a tiny group of alcoholics show up for one another like only AA can

Groundhog day

November 2021 | Prayer and Meditation
Once lost in an endless merry-go-round of blackouts and hidden bottles, a newcomer mom is happy to be back

Getting in the cloud

November 2021 | Prayer and Meditation
During COVID-19 a newcomer gets busy and opens himself and his group up to a new sober world

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