Home Group Trials and Triumphs
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By:
Wendy C.
| North Vernon, Ind.
When one door closes, another one opens—although not without a boost from an energetic member
Trusted Servant
February 2026
| Getting Through Tough Times
By:
Jimmy C.
| Peculiar, Missouri
He found his Higher Power through others and discovered a world of service that gave him a love of giving back
The Role of a Lifetime
January 2026
| Stories for Day Counters
By:
Monica C.
| New City, New York
Becoming a movie star was her dream come true, but it turned out the script called for something much bigger
My Home Away From Home
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By:
Phil S.
| Ames, Iowa
His home group helped him learn that “We” is a far better place to live than “I”
Exactly Where I Needed to Be
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By:
Anna M.
| Eagle Mountain, Utah
A miscarriage in sobriety deepens her spirituality
In My Heart Forever
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By:
Loren S.
| South Bend, Ind.
The legacy of his sponsorship lives on in each new suffering alcoholic who seeks help
Bring on the Hugs
October 2023
| Mid-Sobriety Challenges
By:
L.W.
| Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Through some difficult times, a sober mom embraces a little love, fellowship, dignity and grace
From Hopeless To Hopeful
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By:
April P.
| White Lake, Mich.
Freeing herself was a long journey—but ultimately, she found her way
Boots
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By:
Chelsea L.
| Glendale, Colo.
The muddied boots were a reminder of her worst drunken night. Should she hang on to them?
Passageway to my soul
February 2023
| Making Amends
By:
Rich D.
| Margate, Fla.
A longtime member shares about the sponsors and fellows who will always hold a special place in his heart
Bright Lights of Fun
November 2022
| Fun in Sobriety
By:
Snow P.
| Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
When getting sober, we redefine fun. For her, it’s joy, contentment and authentic belly laughs
The Medicine My Heart Needed
August 2022
| Sober Travel
By:
Valerie T.
| San Diego, Calif.
How do we find forgiveness when it seems nearly impossible? One member reaches out for help
Back to jail
July 2022
| The Annual Prison Issue
By:
Dani M.
| Charleroi, Pa.
She knew what she had to do. Little did she know it would open a door to something she loves
In Our Opinion. . .
August 1953
Let Us Keep Our Humility
November 1950
By:
A.J.M.
| Richmond Hill, New York
For Thine is the Kingdom and the Power and the Glory--
Is the AA Program a Selfish One?
May 1950
By:
Anonymous
| East Greenwich, Rhode Island
Do we confuse the shaky newcomer?
