Andrew Hughes

“OUR SIDE OF THE STREET”: We are there to sweep off our side of the street, realizing that nothing worthwhile can be accomplished until we do so, never trying to…

REMOVING THREATS TO SOBRIETY: ...except when to do so would injure them or others. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, page 59 – Step Nine restores in me a feeling of belonging, not…

EMOTIONAL BALANCE: Made direct amends to such people wherever possible... – Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, page 83 – When I survey my drinking days, I recall many people whom…

RECONSTRUCTION: Yes, there is a long period of reconstruction ahead... – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, page 83 – The reconstruction of my life is the prime goal in my recovery as I…

BUILDING A NEW LIFE: We feel a man is unthinking when he says sobriety is enough. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, page 82 – When I reflect on Step Nine, I see…