The Show’s Over
October 2022
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Fueled by liquor and fear, he had so many roles he forgot who he was. Then one day, he got to play himself
A World with Clear Eyes
October 2022
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When he was drinking, he was lost in his emotions. The Steps of AA helped bring him back
Getting On With My Day
October 2022
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I’m alone a lot nowadays, and I have disabilities.
I’m not able to work at a steady job either, yet I’m still thankful. I’m trying to make every day count.
I’m not able to work at a steady job either, yet I’m still thankful. I’m trying to make every day count.
Manhunt
October 2022
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A longtime member recalls her rocky start, shopping her way sober while looking for “love”
FEARis Wheel
October 2022
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A fun sober trip to the circus with the kids—what could possibly go wrong? Cue the Serenity Prayer!
Speaking for Ourselves
October 2022
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It’s OK to share our opinions, as long as it’s understood that they’re not AA’s
Unacceptable
October 2022
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I stood there in line growing more and more impatient. After all, I had important things to do. I didn’t have the time to stand in line waiting for their social hour to end.
No One Will Know
October 2022
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While working on a construction site with some AA buddies, he had a close call he won’t soon forget
Breaking the cicle
October 2022
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A member shares about compassion, chronic relapsing and his longtime friendship with his AA buddy Norm
The Day I Unmuted
October 2022
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Every day she kept logging in—often drunk. Then finally she spoke up and said those magic words
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