Striking Gold
July 2021
| The Annual Prison Issue
There’s nothing like carrying the message inside and seeing hope take hold
Big Book, Coffeepot & Me
October 2020
| Money and Sobriety
For the first two months, I’d show up Wednesday nights at the appointed time, unlock the space, make coffee and sit there and read. After an hour, I’d dump the coffee.
The payoff is Peace
September 2020
| Living Sober Group
After a phenomenal amount of pain, he came to believe and a little darkness lifted off his soul
Detour
October 2019
| Is AA Accessible to all who need it?
On an icy road, the five headed north for a big night of AA. Turns out a more valuable night awaited them
It’s my turn now
August 2018
It was time to give away what Kenny had done for him. But was he ready?
What’s On Your Mind: What Is A Sponsor?
June 2018
There is no relationship quite like that of sponsor and sponsee
Bigger than me
January 2018
| Sponsorship
Some alcoholics in Illinois roll up their sleeves and rocket a Big Book conference into the fourth dimension
Dear Manuel
July 2017
For one member, corresponding with an inmate has been a long, wonderful journey
Our Mutual Friend
July 2014
With no AA meeting in prison, he had resigned himself to sharing his Fourth Step via the mail
CARRY THE MESSAGE PROJECT
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