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All the proof I needed

September 2016

No way out

September 2016
He escaped a troubled childhood by joining the army. But he couldn’t escape the bottle

Listening for 50 years

September 2016
In 1965, an old-timer heard the bartender say last call. Five decades later, he’s still using his ears

Seemingly effortless

September 2016
Stranded on an island in Alaska, a member looks up, says a prayer and lets a little joy take flight

One Last Time

September 2016
The suit he bought in early sobriety has seen many occasions. This one is dear to his heart

What I Do Owe

September 2016
Abandoned by a skid row father, a son struggles to make amends to him

Absent

August 2014
Everywhere he went, his drinking got him into trouble, until he found AA

Forgiving my Brother

August 2014
In AA we get the wonderful chance to heal and let go of the regrets of our past

Sofa Sweet Sofa

August 2014
Once the couch and liquor were her best friends. Now she can’t get enough of the sun

Sober Ink

August 2014
A sober mom makes a trip to the tattoo parlor to clear up a bit of the past

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