The theme for the December edition of ESSAY is “Fun in Recovery.”
In the December issue, read about members’ experiences with outdoor activities, hobbies, social entertainment, and fun-filled SA activities.
- The Community of Recovery
An Israeli fellow shares on how he experiences joyful sobriety in his “The Three Legacies” home group.
- SA Is Where the Party Is
The Amsterdam members love to hang out with each other outside the meetings.
- The Benefits of In-Person Meetings
She burst out into tears at the group’s annual Recovery Day, but they were tears of joy.
- What Is This “Not a Glum Lot” Meeting?
Read about the history behind the name of the Manchester, MO, US meeting, and a steady member’s happy experience.
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Themes planned for future Essay editions are:
- February 2023: Accepting Outside Help (Stories due Jan 1)
The AA Big Book says in a number of places that outside help is often indispensable to getting sober and to enhancing our healing. What is your experience?
- April 2023: Celebrating the SA Sobriety Definition (Stories due March 1)
Tell us what miracles have happened in your life since you accepted the SA Sobriety Definition.
- June 2023: Sober Travel (Stories due May 1)
Which tricks do you use to stay sober on the road and in the air during the holidays?
- August 2023 Newcomers—How to Welcome Them, and Keep Them! (Stories due July 1)
What strategies does your home group have to help new members?
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