A Quiet Hatred
September 2003
By:
Keith W.
| Oceanside, California
An amends helps a man understand the hate he harbored for eleven years --Step Nine - Made direct amends to such people whenever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.
A Pat On the Back
September 2001
By:
Dale C.
| Tacoma, Washington
Step 9 - Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.
Loving the Unlovable
May 1997
By:
Bob K.
| Concord, California
Sobriety can set into motion a positive chain reaction
In the Heat of Anger
September 1983
By:
M. O.
| Manhattan, New York
An explosion of rage showed him that living sober is harder than existing drunk
Off-duty Conduct' and 'Sociability
January 1974
By:
C. M. D.
| Florida
Her military career was enhanced by her ability to tip the glass--until the "requirements" led her to alcoholism
How It Works in All Our Affairs
May 1973
By:
J. C. W.
| Greenwich, Connecticut
Practice the principles and make a great discovery
Take Your Works on Faith
March 1972
By:
N. E. H.
| Westport, Connecticut
We can give of ourselves in many ways, and never know what good we do
New Year's Eve I Startled Myself. . .
January 1969
By:
J. A. H.
| Dallas, Texas
This woman member had nothing to say to an all-male audience. Then she remembered a cold, wet night when. . .
Christmas Past
December 1965
By:
M. H.
| Miami, Florida
His recollection of the years in the shadows heightens the joy of this sober Christmas
From Press Agent to Mailman
November 1961
By:
J. G.
| Somewhere in California
This extrovert member joins in the lives of 483 of his fellowmen every working day
The Human Story
January 1954
By:
Jack W.
| Richmond, Virginia
It happened a year ago. . .and the ending is still a happy one