Unacceptable

October 2022 | Relapse
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.

Speaking for Ourselves

October 2022 | Relapse
It’s OK to share our opinions, as long as it’s understood that they’re not AA’s

Glad I Made It

October 2022 | Relapse
She was going to Al-Anon for everyone else. Now it was time to look at herself

The Day My Life Changed

October 2022 | Relapse
When that little plus sign appeared on the pregnancy test, her world shifted

FEARis Wheel

October 2022 | Relapse
A fun sober trip to the circus with the kids—what could possibly go wrong? Cue the Serenity Prayer!

Following Along

October 2022 | Relapse
It wasn’t until I was sober a while and had listened to hundreds of speakers that I came to the conclusion that I wasn’t as unique as I once thought.

Making the call

October 2022 | Relapse
She used to reach for a drink; now she grabs the phone. It’s a simple action that saves lives

Put me to Work

October 2022 | Relapse
When you show up at a district meeting looking for a job, it doesn’t take long before you get one

Manhunt

October 2022 | Relapse
A longtime member recalls her rocky start, shopping her way sober while looking for “love”

Getting On With My Day

October 2022 | Relapse
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.

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