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So How Did I Get Here?

May 2024 | How the Steps Changed My Life
What made him say yes to that kind AA man more than four decades ago? Ask his Higher Power

A Good Thing

May 2024 | How the Steps Changed My Life
Lucky to be back after six years, she was determined to get the help she needed, and this was her guy

So How Did I Get Here?

Magazine Issue May 2024 | Topics Oldtimers Family Gratitude Spirituality

A Good Thing

Magazine Issue May 2024 | Topics Oldtimers Diversity in AA Relapse Sponsorship

All I had to do was Surrender

February 2024 | Getting Through Tough Times
After years of booze, breakups and drama, she finally decided something had to change

All I had to do was Surrender

Magazine Issue February 2024 | Topics Oldtimers Personal Stories Relapse Relationships

What Have You Got to Lose?

April 2023 | AA & Families
Utterly beaten, he reluctantly prayed and fell asleep. In the morning something incredible happened

40 Years of Tears

April 2023 | AA & Families
Grief and pain used to just build up, but now that she’s sober she can meet it head on

Step Fur

April 2023 | AA & Families
If her inventory had been fur-less, she wouldn’t have had a chilly run-in with the truth

With Tolerance & Love

April 2023 | AA & Families
Tolerance was the key to our relationship. She and I developed “key words” to help us. When there was tension, Karen could say, “Hot chocolate.” That was my clue to call my sponsor.

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