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School Daze

A surprise visit to his son’s college became the final test of his own drinking

Lost in the Outer Banks

A married couple crossed the country to follow a dream—but the bottle led the way

My Answer for Grandma

As he slid deeper into his disease, someone he loved kept asking questions. Then one day he knew what to tell her

Facing the Light

A brilliant field of gold, but she couldn’t feel a thing. Had liquor stolen her joy?

Martinis in a mayo jar

This mom had a super-sized craving—and she didn’t even like martinis

Stone by Stone

Drinking weakened his home’s foundation but sobriety made it tall and strong

Dancing with Mom

Acting as though she loved the mother she couldn’t stand changed both lives forever

All Patched Up

Far from home and all by himself, he had a flat tire and was heading south fast

That Old Hippie

Now that she has some sober time, she’s ready to start dating again. But this guy?

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