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!
Bar Exams and Barrooms
May 2015
While studying, he could hear the mirth and gaiety from the drinkers next door
Lost in the Outer Banks
May 2015
A married couple crossed the country to follow a dream—but the bottle led the way.
The Guy Who Ruined My Meeting
May 2015
He’s new, he comes in late and he disrupts everything. Someone should do something
Perfect timing
May 2015
An old-timer learns about God’s care through AA and the creatures in his garden
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