TODAY WE LIVE
Q: Can you tell us the name of your group, when and where it meets, and the format?
The “Today We Live” group of Narcotics Anonymous meets every Thursday from 8:00 – 9:00 pm at Few Smith Church, located at 444 Union Avenue on the corner of Union Avenue and Little Street. Yes, this is the meeting where the entrance has been described as being “the entrance is on the Little Street side, side of the building, in the back, up the fire escape!”
This is an Open – Rotating – Speaker meeting. The group rotates between Steps 1-12, Stories in the Basic Text, Just for Today Meditations, Spiritual Principle of the Day, and a Speaker’s Choice Pamphlet meeting as its format.
Q. When is your Group Anniversary (if known)?
The Today We Live group started back in June of 1986, June 30th to be exact. As of this month, the group will be celebrating 39 years of keeping the doors open for the still sick and suffering addicts, as well as for the newcomers who have yet to find recovery in NA.
The group’s 39th Anniversary will be held on June 26, 2025, at Few Smith Church in the normal meeting location. You know, where “the entrance is on the Little Street side, side of the building, in the back, up the fire escape!”
Q. How many homegroup members do you have?
To be honest, the group has been struggling for the past few years. It’s been a journey trying to collect information and connect the dots regarding any information on the group. Currently, the group has 2-3 active members.
Q. Describe your group name and how it relates to the recovery process.
The group name, “Today We Live”, is a simple but powerful reminder of what recovery is all about—choosing to live, just for today. We don’t have to fix everything at once. We just have to show up, breathe, and take the next right step.
“Today” keeps us grounded in the present. “We” reminds us that we’re not alone. And “Live” is our commitment to keep going, no matter what.
Q: What can someone expect when attending the meeting for the first time?
When someone attends Today We Live for the first time, they can expect to be welcomed with open arms. There’s no pressure to share—just showing up is enough. You’ll find a room full of people who understand what it’s like to struggle and who are committed to supporting one another without judgment.
The atmosphere is warm, caring, and respectful. You’ll hear stories from people at all stages of recovery—some just starting out, others with years of experience. Everyone’s voice matters, and every story brings hope.
Most importantly, you’ll leave knowing you’re not alone. Whether you speak or just listen, you’ll be part of a community that believes in healing, one day at a time.
Q: What makes this meeting special to your group members?
What makes this meeting special is the sense of connection and safety we create together, the atmosphere—it’s warm, loving, and caring. Today We Live isn’t just the group name—it’s a shared sense of hope. We show up for each other, without judgment, and remind one another that we’re not alone in this journey.
Every meeting is a chance to breathe, reset, and be reminded that recovery is possible—one day, one moment at a time. That kind of support makes all the difference.
There’s a beautiful mix of experience in the room—young and old, newcomers and old-timers—each voice adding something meaningful. We laugh, we cry, we grow. It’s a space where people feel safe to be real, and that’s what keeps us coming back.
Q: Can you share any stories or fun facts about the group?
I’ll never forget my first Thanksgiving in recovery. Earlier that week, I was at a meeting when someone announced that Today We Live would still be holding its regular meeting on Thanksgiving Day. I made a quiet mental note, not realizing how important that would become.
When the holiday came, the atmosphere at my mother’s house was overwhelming—definitely not the safest place for someone newly in recovery. I knew I needed to be somewhere else, somewhere safe. So, I went to the Today We Live meeting.
I never could’ve imagined how much I needed it. The warmth, the welcome, the shared stories—it was everything I didn’t know I was looking for. I wasn’t just sitting in a room; I was surrounded by people who understood. I wasn’t alone.
That night, I left with a smile on my face and tears in my eyes. On the drive home, I played “You Are Not Alone” by Michael Jackson, crying tears of gratitude and hope. That meeting was my saving grace—and it reminded me that recovery is possible, even on the hardest days.
