All the proof I needed
September 2016
No way out
September 2016
He escaped a troubled childhood by joining the army. But he couldn’t escape the bottle
Listening for 50 years
September 2016
In 1965, an old-timer heard the bartender say last call. Five decades later, he’s still using his ears
Seemingly effortless
September 2016
Stranded on an island in Alaska, a member looks up, says a prayer and lets a little joy take flight
One Last Time
September 2016
The suit he bought in early sobriety has seen many occasions. This one is dear to his heart
Replay Resentment
February 2016
He had a bunch of tapes he could pop into the player and use to justify more drinking
The Last Time I Saw My Daughter
February 2016
Getting sober with her child wasn't easy, but what happened after Mother's Day was almost more than she could bear
I Used Every Tool I Had
February 2016
A fire destroyed everything she owned—but not her desire to stay sober
Turning Points
February 2016
A sober mom recalls how her most painful experience turned into a source of hope for others
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