Real & Earned
September 2022
| Young & Sober
By:
Amy H-S.
| Glan Conwy, Wales
No longer in a booze-fueled haze, a mom shows up for her daughter’s test and both pass with flying colors
God Has A Plan
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By:
Kayleigh Z.
| South Elgin, IL
She was sure nothing good could come of her situation, but more was to be revealed
Skydiving
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By:
LaRissa T.
| Grass Valley, CA
After the death of her fiancé, the only answer seemed to be a bottle of whiskey. But her Higher Power intervened
Rediscovering A Faith
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By:
Mick H.
| Naperville, Ill.
A faith, once abandoned, is rekindled in sobriety
One Million Friends?
July 2022
| The Annual Prison Issue
By:
Morgan J.
| Annapolis, Md.
There were small meetings, big meetings, workshops, banquets, picnics and even history trips if you wanted to tag along. Most importantly there was fellowship.
Sunrise over Maui
July 2022
| The Annual Prison Issue
By:
Coleen A.
| Maui, Hawaii
A delegate recalls waking up with the birds at the very first virtual General Service Conference
All Hands on Deck
July 2022
| The Annual Prison Issue
By:
John D.
| St. Cloud, Minn.
An Intergroup in Minnesota comes up with a plan to write to prisoners together
On the go
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
By:
Renea C.
| San Diego, California
In our area, we help members. We have a service called “Meetings to Go” that provides AA volunteers to bring meetings to homes or hospitals for those who cannot get to meetings.
A Different Perspectıve
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
By:
Christina R.
| Stockton, Calif.
Once she got a service sponsor general service became her passion, and a whole new world opened up
Dreams of My Mother
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By:
Carl A.
| Minneapolis, Minn.
His mother’s appearance in his dreams was no coincidence
Eyes Open
April 2022
| What's On Your Mind?
By:
L.T.
| Hawaii
A member shares her thoughts about true helpers and people with hidden motives
What’s in a number?
April 2022
| What's On Your Mind?
By:
Gail V.
| Burlington, Ontario
Do we sometimes put too much importance on the amount of sober time we have?
Triumph of the heart
March 2022
| Emotional Sobriety
By:
Tom B.
| Patchogue, N.Y.
Two alcoholics share an unexpected powerful moment one night in the local jail
Hot diggity dog
March 2022
| Emotional Sobriety
By:
Annie H. South
| Yarmouth, Mass.
After COVID hit, she had to change her meeting. But boy did she relish the chance to make it work
Stay!
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By:
Anonymous
| Lamy, N.M.
Faith. Hope. Humility. Service. It adds up to 21 years
