Borrowing God
June 2022
| Stories by Longtimers!
Every day she prayed to Kate’s God, not knowing if it would work.
Then one day, while looking at a beautiful sunrise, she knew
Then one day, while looking at a beautiful sunrise, she knew
Hold on tight
June 2022
| Stories by Longtimers!
At five months sober, she was about to give up. But a late night motorcycle ride gave her the jump start she needed
No Matter What
June 2022
| Stories by Longtimers!
Getting sober for this nonbinary trans alcoholic was not easy. And it was about to get harder
Mouth Closed Ears Open
June 2022
| Stories by Longtimers!
The ability to connect with others started by keeping my mouth shut and letting differing opinions and experiences into my consciousness.
51 years of peeling the onion
June 2022
| Stories by Longtimers!
One day in 1971 he listened to that still small voice and made a decision. What an adventure it’s been
Dear Grapevine
June 2022
| Stories by Longtimers!
Our Own Conception
March 2020
| Puzzled
A member raised in the “Bible belt” feels that religious beliefs are better left outside of meetings
Assemble Carefully
March 2020
| Puzzled
A newcomer’s quest to usher in her new life goes much easier when she follows directions
Choosing to Decide
March 2020
| Puzzled
He’s at the turning point. Can he give up the idea that he can run his life the way he always has before
Trying to Be Ungrateful
March 2020
| Puzzled
A member tries a unique plan to find some gratitude that’s as simple as one...two...three
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