Traci
August 2023
| AA in the Military
Through painful challenges, she’s managed to get sober, turn her past to good use and find her place in AA
Getting the work done
August 2023
| AA in the Military
Some members get paid to help make Twelfth Step work possible—but not to stay sober themselves
Forgiving Dad
August 2023
| AA in the Military
In her drinking years, she blamed her father for abandoning her. Then she got the chance to make things right
Friends in every port
August 2023
| AA in the Military
Sinking ship
August 2023
| AA in the Military
In the Coast Guard, he couldn’t keep his head above water. But once he dropped anchor in AA, his life got back on course
Dear Grapevine
April 2020
| Home Group
Passing Over the wine
April 2020
| Home Group
No more frontloading, showing off and drama. He now celebrates his freedom with grape juice
A More Likable Me
April 2020
| Home Group
After years of anger and self-pity fueled by liquor, he used the tools of AA to become a kind, loving dad
Back In Court
April 2020
| Home Group
She started calling out names. I waited and waited and soon I was the only person left. “Mr. F,” the judge said, looking right at me. “I won’t be putting you in jail today.”
In Shambles
April 2020
| Home Group
At four months sober, she had no money—not even for toilet paper. Thankfully, she had a sponsor
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