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What? No meeting today? He was new and now desperate—but he wasn’t alone

Sponsoring someone takes on a posturing of offering and accepting. How fortunate it is that AA gives us these relationships to ensure that we’re never alone.

With lots of careful planning, no one would notice her drinking. But then came the day everyone knew

Being present and working the program has given her a joy for life and a deeper sense of purpose

Stop drinking on his own? No problem. Little did he know, a giant warehouse of booze was about to teach him something he’ll never forget

How was he ever going to get his life in shape and these people off his back? Luckily, his sponsor had a plan

A month later I was in a prostate cancer survivor group. It became clear to me that by using what I learned in my AA program, I was able to help other cancer patients as well as myself.

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