Coming in October

Relapse Prevention

In the October issue, long-term sober members from around the world share how to stay sober and serene.

Not Feeding the Hunger
This Egyptian fellow came to understand that there is a serene life beyond addiction and a genuine connection with God.

Sponsorship As Relapse Prevention
God has a way of having him say things to sponsees he needs to hear himself.

The Spirit of the First Step
This oldtimer from Venezuela shares how he can stay sober and serene in the middle of the temptations.

The Program Is My Parachute Today
Today he is trusting his HP to carry him safely to the end of each day.

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October 2023 edition: Relapse Prevention (Stories due Sept 1) What can we learn from those having long-term sobriety today in order to safeguard our sobriety?

December 2023 edition: Holistic Recovery—Healing Had to Come About in All Three (Stories due Nov 1) “Sober Is Not Well,” we’ve come to see in recovery. How to develop a recovery for the whole person?

February 2024 edition: Using the Literature of the Program (Stories due Jan 1) How do you use the SA and AA literature in the solitude and privacy of your quiet times?

April 2024 edition: Men & Women in SA (Stories due Mar 1) Share with us how you and your home group cultivate meetings and socializing activities that are welcoming and supportive for both men and women.

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