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A rough life and a hard recovery checkered with relapses—but she hung in there and has found the Promises coming true

After getting sober, all the good things that come her way are just “icing on the cake”

Who knew throwing on an apron and rolling up his sleeves would be the secret to a joyful Thanksgiving Day?

While most of the world was in lockdown, this crew of newcomers got busy

Her name was Officer Shirley. She apologized for putting me in the backseat. As we drove to our destination, I noticed people stare and then look away.

Putting together the pieces of the puzzle of a sober life

When she found it in her car—and had no idea how it had gotten there—she knew the glove was pointing her to a new way of life

In the Gulf Islands of British Columbia, the love of the Fellowship makes this member feel right at home

Sometimes a moment can last a lifetime

Half a century later, a young people’s meeting brings back his first moment in AA

As the COVID-19 lockdown continues, she stays connected and looks for ways to reach out

His program is peopled by those who are no longer with us, but live on in memory

He’d never had a speeding ticket and now he was doing serious time. His first stop in prison was AA

That picture needed to come down, but what could she do? Why, bring it to the group for a vote, of course!

The writer believes that religion in AA bars entry to many atheist and agnostic alcoholics