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The death of a fellow veteran reminds one member of how AA helps combat his loneliness

A day to celebrate, a member to comfort ... listening to her inner voice was a piece of cake

She led a life of quiet desperation, clinging to bar stools with friends who soon vanished, until two of her former drinking mates got sober and returned

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When he gets a Twelfth Step call, he doesn’t question it, he just goes

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

The suit he bought in early sobriety has seen many occasions. This one is dear to his heart