How a Silver Coin Connected Two Alcoholic Anonymous Members
By Dave S.2 min read
He found a medallion honoring 25 years of sobriety. But who did the chip belong to?
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Sidney Smith Offers Advice on Recovery
The recovery counselor offers advice for those who are struggling with addiction and loved ones and friends who wish to offer them support and encouragement.
After 30 Years of Addiction, God Answered His Prayer for Sobriety
By Sidney H. Smith III7 min read
He had been a crack addict, a fugitive and an inmate, but one sincere prayer helped him turn his life around.
Keep the Faith with Ty’Ann Brown: Breaking Down the Serenity Prayer
Guideposts’ VP of Ministries explores how the Serenity Prayer can positively impact your life, whether or not you are dealing with an addiction or are in a 12-step program.
Forgiving Her Alcoholic Father Helped Her Feel Whole
By Jill Suttie9 min read
Her father was trying to make amends, but could she forgive him for his emotional abuse during her childhood?
Tony Bennett: 85 Years a Performer
By Brett Leveridge6 min read
The acclaimed singer , author and artist was once at the bottom looking up, but he persevered, enjoying a creative career that spanned more than eight decades.
A Grandmother Explains the Meaning Behind an Unusual Graduation Gift
By Lynn Mueser5 min read
Devastated after the sudden loss of her daughter, she asked God to send her a sign. She then realized she had already gotten what she was hoping for.
How an Asian Pear Tree Helped Her Thrive
By Laura O’Donnell7 min read
The bond that she had with the plant flourished as she regained her roots.
How This Father Found Hope After Losing Both Sons to Addiction
By Alikay Wood4 min read
Stephen Grant turned his grief into action and has dedicated himself to helping people fight substance abuse.
The Near-Death Experience That Brought Him Clarity
By Mark McDonough6 min read
He almost died in the fire that killed his mother and brother. But the divine encounter gave him the strength he needed to get sober years later.
A Miracle Healed Roberta Messner of Pain and Addiction
By Roberta Messner8 min read
After decades of coping with an incurable disease and a reliance on opioids, her suffering ended almost overnight.
5 Key Steps to Staying Sober During a Crisis
By Jim Hinch6 min read
Covid-19 has upended every facet of life, but there are still ways to seek help and remain sober.