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I Cried Almost Every Day

February 2020 | Tough Times
A mother wraps herself up in every AA tool she can after the tragic loss of her husband

All Things Are Possible

February 2020 | Tough Times
After a mother loses her son, she finds that listening and sharing are beautiful gifts she can give others

From three and a Half Feet

February 2020 | Tough Times
With a little help and love from her AA friends, she heads off to the bus for her 7 a.m. meeting

In My Darkest Hour

February 2020 | Tough Times
When he lost his wife after 51 years of marriage, he knew exactly what to do and where to go

Sharing my Secret

February 2020 | Tough Times
Angry and lonely, he stayed quiet about his reading skills. Then one day he was able to help others

A Good Cry in the Desert

February 2020 | Tough Times
After losing his long battle with alcohol, a soldier finally surrenders to win

My Lucky Day

February 2020 | Tough Times
A nervous newcomer cautiously shows up for his daughter’s wedding. Luckily he has a good sponsor

Unhappy memorial day

April 2019 | Relapse
After a bellyfull of beer, a sober Vietnam vet’s celebration takes a very nasty turn

Secret in the cupboard

April 2019 | Relapse
You’ve been good for so many years, she poured vanilla extract in her coffee

My plan to end it all

April 2019 | Relapse
This newcomer’s pink cloud may not have lasted, but luckily AA did

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