Open Up
February 2020
| Tough Times
A doorknob for a Higher Power? Some people just laugh at this, but one member thinks there’s a reason it might help someone
A Good Cry in the Desert
February 2020
| Tough Times
After losing his long battle with alcohol, a soldier finally surrenders to win
Queen of the Silver Dollar
February 2020
| Tough Times
Every evening at 9:15 a group of a half-dozen people would come in, grab a table and drink coffee. I became friends with them.
My Lucky Day
February 2020
| Tough Times
A nervous newcomer cautiously shows up for his daughter’s wedding. Luckily he has a good sponsor
Alcoholism At Large
March 2014
Dear Grapevine
March 2014
The intersection
March 2014
Drink/no drink, God/no God—the light was turning and it was decision time
Swinging in the Breeze
March 2014
White knuckles, clear eyes
March 2014
He took his Third Step in a trailer the night he learned the hard way to let go
Handle with Care
March 2014
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