Why the Hurry?
December 2021
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
At an intersection, a sober dad is reminded that it’s not the destination, it’s the journey. Time to take the foot off the gas
The ride of my life
December 2021
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
Thrilled to get 90 days during COVID-19, a young newcomer hits the road to celebrate
When duty calls
December 2021
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
I pulled over and ran to where he was. Multiple people had their cell phones out. At that moment the “injured” man sat straight up. Thank God, I thought, he’s alive.
Date nights
December 2021
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Other couples in AA began inviting us out for coffee. Suggestions, such as greeting each other with a kiss or ending the day with a slow dance, helped to rekindle our lost intimacy.
Letting mom in
December 2021
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Sometimes we make tough choices when we get sober. But there’s always a chance for forgiveness when we try
Outed at work
December 2021
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The last thing she expected was an AA member to reveal her alcoholism at the office. Oh boy, was she rattled!
In all our affairs
December 2021
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A month later I was in a prostate cancer survivor group. It became clear to me that by using what I learned in my AA program, I was able to help other cancer patients as well as myself.
I’ll be here
December 2021
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Some people will accept the help, and sadly some aren’t ready to stop. Either way, she keeps reaching out
The best gift of all
December 2021
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
Depressed and desperate, he signed up to chair the 7 A.M. Christmas morning meeting. It probably saved his life
Why the Hurry?
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December 2021
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Emotional Sobriety
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