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After years of trying, he never could mend the past with his brother. But now he can make a difference

Tolerance was the key to our relationship. She and I developed “key words” to help us. When there was tension, Karen could say, “Hot chocolate.” That was my clue to call my sponsor.

On a first date, a nervous newcomer orders an iced tea. What will she think? What happens will surprise you

Through drunken chaos, early sobriety, divorce, marriage and joy, what she learned from Mac was unconditional love

Navigating both sobriety and mental illness, she finds a path forward in AA

Her illness made her life unmanageable. Where had she heard that before?

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.”

How carrying the message connects to spiritual health

No longer in a booze-fueled haze, a mom shows up for her daughter’s test and both pass with flying colors

She was sure nothing good could come of her situation, but more was to be revealed

After the death of her fiancé, the only answer seemed to be a bottle of whiskey. But her Higher Power intervened

A faith, once abandoned, is rekindled in sobriety

There were small meetings, big meetings, workshops, banquets, picnics and even history trips if you wanted to tag along. Most importantly there was fellowship.

A delegate recalls waking up with the birds at the very first virtual General Service Conference

An Intergroup in Minnesota comes up with a plan to write to prisoners together