The following pages enfold, day by day, the personal sharings of Alateen members from around the world. Some are unique experiences; many are familiar to each of us. They all capture the struggle of our experience in living with the problem of alcoholism, the strength we’ve found in the program, and the hope we feel sharing with others who understand.

The message of this collection of thoughts is simple: “Yesterday is gone and tomorrow isn’t here, so I can only live for today.” If we take time to think about that, we won’t have time for past regrets and worries about the future. We’ll be too busy getting the most out of life, a day at a time.