July 2013 Table of Contents
"The principles we have set down are guides to progress." —Bill W., Alcoholics Anonymous
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On the Cover: AA in Prison
The Chop Shop
Welcome to the inmates’ “meeting after the meeting,” where sobriety comes first
Related: The Sweet Smell of Freedom
Dr. Jekyll Mr. Hyde
A correctional officer who attended meetings for work, one day returns for himself
Related: Hope in the Mail
A Few Cloudy Days
With no AA in prison, one alcoholic tells how Grapevines and members’ letters brighten his day
Related: Candy Man
A Clear Signal
After taking a man’s life, her need to get sober became as transparent as a prison TV
Out of the Hole
After more trouble in prison, he found the loneliness the Big Book speaks about
The Walls Will Come Down
In trying to break through and carry the message to Jake, he was able to free himself
Steps and Traditions
Gossip Girl
Her visit to see relatives was unexpected—so was her behavior!
To Catch a Thief
A group shows how they deal with missing money—lovingly
Our Personal Stories
No One Home
With wife and kids gone and no furniture in sight, the lawn was the only place left to land
A Star Is Reborn
She gave up the stage for booze; then AA turned the lights back on
Birthday Blackout
A momentous night pushes her to do the unthinkable—go to AA!
Into Action
Everyone on the Bus!
Once her fun idea took off, her love for service got rolling
Related: Keeping Sobriety Fresh
Newcomers
Father of the Bride
Once too drunk to walk down the aisle, a newly sober dad finds there’s something amazing to cry about
Related: Ice Cream for Everyone
Sponsorship
Loyal, Like Baking Soda
For three decades, a special bond of sponsorship has filled her “empty fridge”
Spiritual Awakenings
On the Right Track
A man who lost his job finds something much more important on his way home
Related: Lost and Found
What’s On Your Mind?
Light Touch or Heavy Hand?
One member says you may never know who’ll deliver the hope
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July 2013: On the Right Track - Sponsorship
Stories from those who've been there
July 2013: Loyal, Like Baking Soda - Beginners
New to AA? Find sober support
July 2013: Father of the Bride - Service
Giving it away to keep it
July 2013: Keeping Sobriety Fresh - Personal Stories
AA's tales of recovery
July 2013: A Star Is Reborn - Twelve Traditions
AA's guiding principles
July 2013: To Catch a Thief
