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Regrets, yes, but sobriety brought him hope—and a wonderful life

When she thinks of taking a drink, her sponsor speaks one word to her

It was not AA-approved literature, but it helped her find a Higher Power that kept her sober

The perfect home group? This AA discovered it the first time he stepped into a meeting

A parent of an autistic son keeps her amends to him simple and honest. Now it’s time to live it

Marshall created a 30-day coin for me with the cruise papers. I held onto that like it was my key to freedom. I owe him my life.

As an active alcoholic, I had been unable to quit drinking for years and years. I tried over and over, but could not find a way to free myself. I was like the frenzied wren.

Praying for an answer—but in the meantime, putting one foot in front of the other

I stood there in line growing more and more impatient. After all, I had important things to do. I didn’t have the time to stand in line waiting for their social hour to end.

I’ve been sober more than 30 years. It has been a great journey. Being in AA and being Anishinabe, I believe, go hand in hand, for my culture is very spiritual and giving.

I went over to the vending machine. But out came oatmeal raisin cookies—not chocolate chip. Maybe God does watch my everyday activities.

Using the word “allergy” to explain my needs to people has worked very well for me over the years. I immediately get a server’s attention when I use that word.

When I got back on the train headed for Whitefish, once again feelings of uneasiness and cravings for alcohol resurfaced. Again, I prayed.

Many cruise lines have “Friends of Bill” meetings. I’ve met people there from all over the world. I still talk to a woman I met more than seven years ago on my very first sober cruise.

I’m thinking about what I will do today to enhance my sobriety. Clean house with my wife? Answer calls from my sponsees? Buy a motorcycle? I’m here to enjoy the ride.