My place in the world
February 2019
| Stories by Our Longtime Members
No longer in the center of the universe, a longtime member in Tasmania is content to deal with things as they come along
Letter from the Editor
February 2019
| Stories by Our Longtime Members
The Wisdom to Know the Difference
January 2019
| Stories for Day Counters!
The slogans make him think, probably too much—but his faith keeps him sober
The Gift of Desperation
January 2019
| Stories for Day Counters!
Going into rehab felt like defeat, but it was the beginning of spiritual victory
A Better Chance At A Better Choice
January 2019
| Stories for Day Counters!
Looking into mirror of her past life helped her find the start of sobriety—and sufferings’ end
Practicing Principles
January 2019
| Stories for Day Counters!
Pausing, praying, talking—a time-honored way to overcome anger, fear and resentment
Fear into Faith
January 2019
| Stories for Day Counters!
Escaping a life tormented by fear to find an existence transcended by faith
Write Your Sobriety Date in Pencil
January 2019
| Stories for Day Counters!
Changing her sobriety date after a relapse, a woman discovers genuine humility
When the Chickens Came Home to Roost… and Got Drunk
January 2019
| Stories for Day Counters!
She was doing everything perfectly in AA, or so she thought, until a relapse caught her by surprise
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