My Name is Bryan_Oct 2019

My name is Bryan and I’ve got problems. Yes, I shy away from labels. It’s not that I’m not an alcoholic; that label certainly applies. I am one of those blessed people who are all of the “ics” or “icts”. So yes, my name is Bryan, and I’ve got problems. More importantly I’m looking for solutions. This is what I … Read More

The Powerful Tool of the 10th Step – Mel H_Oct 2019

I really liked reading the letter last month written by Bill W. about emotional sobriety. I’m grateful AA has evolved to the point where we understand the process not only helps us stay sober, but can help us be happy. I’ve experienced the phenomenon of being “stark raving sober”. It can feel almost worse than being loaded. I got loaded … Read More

“Letter to Al” Written by Bill W. May 13, 1953

Dear Al, I think that we oldsters who have put the A.A. booze sure to such severe tests, yet still find we lack emotional sobriety, are probably the spearhead for the next major development in A.A. – the development of something like real maturity and balance (which is to say, humility) in our relations with ourselves, with our fellows, and … Read More

Do You Believe? Linda G_Sept 2019

Do you Believe? I believe in the Dawn even when in the darkness, I believe in Love even when rejected, I believe in Recovery even when struggling, I believe in a Higher Power even when dispirited. I believe in Hope and a life with meaning. -Linda G

My Cottonwood Tree – Karly L_Sept 2019

I would very much like to be like my cottonwood tree. Right now the air is cold the elements are harsh. But it stands strong and resolute. It even has a few leaves still attached to its limbs. A reminder that it is still very much alive. During this time, it will withstand all types of demands. If I could … Read More

A Unique Creature of Nature – R._Sept 2019

I was released from Federal Prison in August of 2013 and shortly after met the love of my life. It didn’t take long before I was using again and soon discovered that my job was getting in the way of my drug use and had to go. Me being self-supporting, or the sole supporter in our relationship I did whatever … Read More

UCYPAA Recap – Amanda B_Sept 2019

The Utah Conference of young people in AA began on June 28th in Bryce Canyon. The theme for this year’s conference was “We will not regret the past…nor wish to shut the door on it.” The conference began with everyone arriving at the Ruby’s Inn and Campground and preparing for a weekend of Speaker Meetings, Panel Discussions and of course … Read More