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It took a little time, but she learned to love her mom, thanks to the wonder of Step Nine

An old-timer shares about the freedom the Steps have given him and how he gets to pass them on.

A few days after doing her Fifth Step, a mother takes her kids on a field trip

Thanks to her sponsor, she learned that life gets more full, not less, when you get sober

An old-timer in New York shares some experience about fitting in and belonging

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Stranded on an island in Alaska, a member looks up, says a prayer and lets a little joy take flight