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Homecoming

January 2021 | Oldtimers!

By: Carrie B. | Bend, Ore.

Though a drinking crowd is no longer her thing, she gratefully shows up when it matters

Somewhere in the Catskills

January 2021 | Oldtimers!

By: R.W. | New York, N.Y.

Sobriety can take us on some interesting adventures when we remember to keep reaching out

Rescue Mission

January 2021 | Oldtimers!

By: Michael K. | Kelowna, British Columbia

A sober book lover opens a new chapter of helping others as he hunts for lost treasures that give him joy

Mentally ill

March 2010

By: DUANE T. | Hamilton, Ontario

A sponsor thinks he can't help a troubled member, but decides to try

Kite trick

March 2010

By: MARY C. | Fort Wayne, Ind.

A dollar store kite carries a valuable Third step lesson

Russian roulette

March 2010

By: CLARK W. | Carter, Okla.

There may be good odds, but that one shot is a killer

Welcome Back!

August 1979

By: R. M. | Newport, New York

Dare to Be Vulnerable

August 1979

By: E. P. | Beverly Hills, California

Learning to be open did not come easily for her

Now. . . I Had a Reason for Drinking

August 1979

By: R. K. | St. Augustine, Florida

Until he discovered his <emphasis type="underline">real</emphasis> handicap

Ego Deflation

August 1979

By: L. S. | Halifax, Nova Scotia

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