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The Hope I Found

January 2023 | Spiritual Awakenings
A gentleman gave me a Big Book at no cost. Wow, free stuff! I had no idea what I held in my hand. He suggested I start reading it. “Most importantly,” he said, “don’t drink.”

The Hope I Found

Magazine Issue January 2023 | Topics Oldtimers Homegroup/Meetings Spirituality Sponsorship

Filling Up

June 2022 | Stories by Longtimers!
I was really steaming when I turned the car off and started to fill up my tank. Just then, I heard a lady on the other side of the pump ask me if I could help her.

Filling Up

Magazine Issue June 2022 | Topics Emotional Sobriety

Texting for my life

March 2022 | Emotional Sobriety
Her thumbs keep this newcomer centered, humble and connected. But most of all, they’re keeping her sober

Texting for my life

Magazine Issue March 2022 | Topics Beginners/Newcomers Relapse Service/Into Action Sponsorship

My love affair with alcohol

November 2021 | Prayer and Meditation
She hitchhiked her way into a long relationship with liquor and made it to AA through Al-Anon

My love affair with alcohol

Magazine Issue November 2021 | Topics Gratitude Homegroup/Meetings Personal Stories Sponsorship

Florida or bust

January 2017
Three friends muster all the sobriety they can to enjoy a rocky road trip down south

Seven Quarters

April 2004
Small change can make a big difference

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