ESSAY June 2026 - Experiencing the Twelve Promises - Peter M., New York, USA

Through his program, God gave him the promises he never thought possible.  “Working my program” and staying committed to the SA fellowship fosters a stronger, more focused inner life for me. By working my SA program, I am developing the humility and maturity necessary to trudge the “Road of Happy Destiny” each day. As I experience each day of sobriety, I find the changes in my life very satisfying. I am experiencing emotions, focus and personal connections I never would have thought possible before SA. Chapter Six of Alcoholics Anonymous, titled “Into Action”, details the positive outcomes of program commitment in “The Twelve Promises”. The Promises provide hope for a healthy, joyful recovery—achieved through persistence and the maintenance of both inner and outer sobriety.