Breaking the cicle
October 2022
| Relapse
A member shares about compassion, chronic relapsing and his longtime friendship with his AA buddy Norm
Staying Afloat
October 2022
| Relapse
These holes are like my defects of character. I can become willing to patch those little holes. Or I can risk sinking altogether.
The Day I Unmuted
October 2022
| Relapse
Every day she kept logging in—often drunk. Then finally she spoke up and said those magic words
No defense
October 2022
| Relapse
As her meetings slipped away, the wine started looking good. Then one day she reached for the glass
Reliance
August 2022
| Sober Travel
In a tough prison after a relapse, his growing bond with a Higher Power assures him it’ll be OK
Service at sea
August 2022
| Sober Travel
A member on a cruise is reminded that we don’t know how much we’re needed until we actually show up
Flying Free
August 2022
| Sober Travel
On a dream trip to her parents’ homeland, she used every tool she learned to ensure a safe return
Hidden Surprises
August 2022
| Sober Travel
Using the word “allergy” to explain my needs to people has worked very well for me over the years. I immediately get a server’s attention when I use that word.
Flight BOOKed
August 2022
| Sober Travel
Scared to drink on a layover, he instead went for a sandwich. His luck turned to gold when something blue caught his eye
On the Right Track
August 2022
| Sober Travel
When I got back on the train headed for Whitefish, once again feelings of uneasiness and cravings for alcohol resurfaced. Again, I prayed.
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