The Pendant
June 2015
By:
Anonymous
After just one week sober, a newcomer treats herself—but little does she know she has already won the prize
Message Received
June 2015
By:
Anonymous
It used to take many times to hear the truth, and now it usually takes once
Clear Blue Water
June 2015
By:
Anonymous
Amazed at her new sober life, she’s reminded of a dream that opened her eyes to a Higher Power </p>
Bar Exams and Barrooms
May 2015
By:
Anonymous
| Virginia Beach, Virginia
While studying, he could hear the mirth and gaiety from the drinkers next door
A Thousand Wishes
March 2015
By:
Anonymous
Alone on a porch, he found his faith up in the evening sky
This Fabulously Messy Sober Ball
March 2015
By:
Anonymous
There's nothing like illness, surgery and family matters to remind us to embrace Step Three
Down by the river
February 2015
By:
Anonymous
The biggest lesson he learned on that boat was not the one he expected.
The man behind the curtain
February 2015
By:
Anonymous
An old-timer finds that a Twelfth Step call right after surgery is a delightful operation.
The Long Journey Home
January 2015
By:
Anonymous
A WWII vet with 60 years sober shares tales of rough seas and calm waters
Go for the Ride
December 2014
By:
Anonymous
One reason he got involved in general service was right outside on the curb
Pride & Possessions
September 2014
By:
Anonymous
At 59, she left her old life behind. Thank goodness she kept coming back
Remembering the Light
September 2014
By:
Anonymous
The building was abandoned, as was his life, but he had not yet given up on his faith
Stockholm Connection
July 2014
By:
Anonymous
Meetings, dancing and great memories of dad—boy did he get on the right train
A Zebra Among Horses
July 2014
By:
Anonymous
The pack she ran with in rehab was great, but now it was time to switch herds
A New Home for Mr. Sleepy
June 2014
By:
Anonymous
An investigation of a shady house leads a sober reporter to the story of a lifetime
Big Book Parrots and Ornery Critters
June 2014
By:
Anonymous
An old-timer says pressuring newcomers to conform might be doing more harm than good
My Last Amend
June 2014
By:
Anonymous
After 40 years and a beautiful life, an old-timer returns to her mother’s grave
Staying Afloat
June 2014
By:
Anonymous
Taking action and meeting her HP halfway keeps her on top of the water
My Hampshire Grenadier
June 2014
By:
Anonymous
| Bronxville, New York
Reading his college alumni magazine, he came across a notice that would change the course of his life
Bottom of the Pile
June 2014
By:
Anonymous
With no AA in a county jail, a newcomer wonders how he’ll stay sober
Calling Alcoholics
May 2014
By:
Anonymous
A member says that using the phone is one of the best ways to practice her primary purpose
We Belong
May 2014
By:
Anonymous
In Michigan, a deaf member joins a group and finds the true meaning of sharing
The Stump
May 2014
By:
Anonymous
How a sponsor helped her out of the woods toward her own Higher Power