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March 2023 | Get Into Service
Getting into service!

Meetings on Wheels

March 2023 | Get Into Service
They hit the road to help carry the message, and instead of having one meeting they had four!

My night behind bars

February 2023 | Making Amends
So angry she could kill, she luckily picked up the phone. Her sponsor knew just what she needed

While You’re Down There…

February 2023 | Making Amends
It was suggested that I throw my shoes up under the bed, and when I got up in the morning, since I was down on my knees anyway, to pray. Well, I did not do that.

The hole in my soul

February 2023 | Making Amends
For years she searched for something bigger and still felt empty, until AA turned on a light

Not by accident

February 2023 | Making Amends
How do you clear up the past when you’ve blamed yourself for years for someone’s death?

Things can change

February 2023 | Making Amends
I couldn’t believe it, but my mouth opened and these words came out: “Dad, I’m sorry I blamed you for everything wrong in my life.” Wow.

Up to the clouds

January 2023 | Spiritual Awakenings
A quiet moment under a blue sky calms his soul and reminds him how incredibly grateful he is to be sober

The Hope I Found

January 2023 | Spiritual Awakenings
A gentleman gave me a Big Book at no cost. Wow, free stuff! I had no idea what I held in my hand. He suggested I start reading it. “Most importantly,” he said, “don’t drink.”

Can’t Take This Away

January 2023 | Spiritual Awakenings
He came to put down the liquor, but the love and shares of the heart made him stay

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