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Upon Awakening
18 Aug 2022

Upon Awakening

Happy Thursday family… A dear friend of mine in the Fellowship sent this to me yesterday and I thought it was worth sharing.  It seems that clear cut direction are up for me this week.  At my home group this past Monday, we had a great discussion on Step 11 (prayer and meditation) and I …

ANNOUNCEMENT: New Private Facebook Group for TT12
05 Aug 2022

ANNOUNCEMENT: New Private Facebook Group for TT12

Join the Conversation I am excited to announce that I have created a space for those who are followers of Take the 12 and who are on Facebook to come together and learn more about and discuss all three (3) legacies of Alcoholics Anonymous. It will be a safe place for any member of A.A. …

The Business of A.A.
03 Aug 2022

The Business of A.A.

[DISCLAIMER: This post was written and is being shared by a member of A.A. for informational purposes only and is in no way connected to Alcoholics Anonymous or the general service structure found therein.] Have you ever wondered how business decisions are made for the whole of A.A. (in the U.S. and Canada)? Each year, …

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