The Ex-Mother-In-Law
July 2015
In her mind, she needed to punish the awful woman who took her kids, but her Higher Power had a better idea
My Answer for Grandma
July 2015
As he slid deeper into his disease, someone he loved kept asking questions. Then one day he knew what to tell her
Facing the light
July 2015
A brilliant field of gold, but she couldn’t feel a thing. Had liquor stolen her joy?
The River's Flow
July 2015
After diving back into the program, a member with 27 years returns to a familiar wooded spot and learns a beautiful lesson
On the Way to Work
July 2015
She didn’t know yet that day was going to be different from all the others
Every Day Can Be Christmas Morning
December 1969
The Higher Power helps her <emphasis type="underline">live</emphasis> Christmas, one day at a time
Will You and I Have Another Chance?
September 1954
For every member who tells of his slip in humility and gratitude for another chance, there is at least one who will never tell the story of his last chance.
The Bums Are Threatening My Sobriety
September 1954
An Open Letter to Anyone Who Will Hold Still <lbAmong the Flatbush Faithful only, that is. All others may turn the page in silent respect for the grieving. (Ed. note: unless The Bums have crossed us up and changed the picture by press date!)
CARRY THE MESSAGE PROJECT
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