A Mother's Final Gift
December 2014
A newcomer reconnects with her dying mom and gets a little surprise in the mail
A Calming Balance
November 2014
He found that he could use the slogan, "Easy Does It," as a kind of meditation
The Practice of a Grateful Heart
October 2014
An AA with over 36 years in the program shares his experience in cultivating gratitude
The Father Who Left
September 2014
It was many years later that he would return to play a part in the son's sobriety
Thoughts on the Tenth Step
September 2014
For this AA, that was the Step that helped him become an adult
My Bulldog Brain
September 2014
When she was able to let go of intellectual pride, she began to identify in the rooms
The Road from Reno
September 2014
On a cross-country trip with his parents, a son learns a valuable lesson while making amends to his mom
A Box of Pears
September 2014
Her relationship with the mother who gave her up for adoption was chilly and distant until she heard Lisa's story in a meeting
Too Many Beds
June 2014
All this newcomer wanted was something to sleep on. Be careful what you pray for
CARRY THE MESSAGE PROJECT
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