First, I Prayed

February 2026 | Getting Through Tough Times
Thanks to online meetings and the love of her fellows, she got through brain surgery with a new level of faith

Discussion Topic

February 2026 | Getting Through Tough Times
Tough Times in Sobriety

When Age Happens

February 2026 | Getting Through Tough Times
The pains of getting older are no fun. But she uses every AA tool she’s got and copes a day at a time

A New Normal

February 2026 | Getting Through Tough Times

Knowing When To Quit

February 2026 | Getting Through Tough Times
After an accident on a Rocky Mountain hike, a member learns the hard way to ask for help

When the News is Not Good

February 2026 | Getting Through Tough Times

Open Heart & Mind

February 2026 | Getting Through Tough Times
How would she ever find this Higher Power they talked about? Luckily, her sponsor urged her to go outside

Just Try It

February 2026 | Getting Through Tough Times

Who’s in Charge?

February 2026 | Getting Through Tough Times
She learned that everyone has the same vote, and together with a loving God they make AA happen

Happy Valentine’s Day

February 2026 | Getting Through Tough Times
He was sober now and had found the right one. They dated; then came time to marry. Were they ready?

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