Dear Alcoholic, Greetings from Promontory C.F. I’d like to share a memory from 20 years ago when I first joined A.A. I’m 42 now, in prison and in a program that is designed to give men and women courage and strength to be humble and honest. So, here is my memory… I was in the Army stationed at the 812th … Read More
AA Behind Bars – Anthony B_Oct 2018
It was a nice warm day a few clouds in the sky. Today was like any other day in Salt Lake City Utah. I was relaxing alone with my thoughts. In the grass and the sun shining down on my face. I was finally truly at the end of my rope. Lost 4 family members I truly absolutely loved and … Read More
8 Hours On The Road – Anonymous_Oct2018
Funny how miracles are hard to recognize as they are unfolding. At least that has been the case for me since I opened my mind to the possibility of their existence a while back. At about nine months sober, heading back to Salt Lake City one day, an interesting thought came into my head. I realized when I stopped for … Read More
Discover Thyself – Nicholas K_Sept 2018
Discover Thyself Within yourself Ponder Joy and Pain (as well) And Refrain In thoughts that lead Oneself to Hell Never Act on Impulse! Be patient and Kind Always indulge on Scripture The coming Rapture And Forgive as Forgiven Lead a Life Live a Life Worth Living Today receive bread Tomorrow Feed your Brother And sister And Father seated with Mother … Read More
Mother – An AA Member_Sept 2018
Mother The mother the wellspring of life our bodies gifts of this light, we are the vessel and we have the right. effluvium of energy flowing out of rock crevices stony with the strength of carrying mans woes. Our bodies only an offering a vessel filled with love & life overflowing with the power to return the light Though we … Read More
Surrender – Jeremy M_Sept 2018
Surrender. This word never made so much sense in all of my life. Giving up the fight, I “surrender” god..Help me get my life in order. I can’t I’ve tried. It’s not me! It’s other people. It’s all thier fault. If only life was the way I wanted. Well, people places or things may never be my way…so I surrender. … Read More
Dear Alcoholic…Nicholas K_Sept 2018
Dear Alcoholic, It’s 6:45 am Saturday, August 11, 2018. As I write this, I’m surrounded by alcoholics and addicts in various stages of denial and recovery. 49 of them to be exact. No, I’m not at a meeting. I’m in Promontory CF, Draper Prison. This is the ConQuest drug and alcohol program, and I’m in recovery. I’m 42-years-old; from the … Read More