Deadly Sins

June 2022 | Stories by Longtimers!
A drunken night out with the boys stealing gas wasn’t exactly sloth. Time to take another look at his list

Mouth Closed Ears Open

June 2022 | Stories by Longtimers!
The ability to connect with others started by keeping my mouth shut and letting differing opinions and experiences into my consciousness.

This is AA

June 2022 | Stories by Longtimers!
After his treatment stays, George was sure AA didn’t work. Then Jimmy met him at a meeting

No Matter What

June 2022 | Stories by Longtimers!
Getting sober for this nonbinary trans alcoholic was not easy. And it was about to get harder

Hold on tight

June 2022 | Stories by Longtimers!
At five months sober, she was about to give up. But a late night motorcycle ride gave her the jump start she needed

Glad My Luck Ran Out

June 2022 | Stories by Longtimers!
This newcomer mom’s got a new tattoo and she’s shopping for a bike. She’s sober now and living large

Living in a human world

June 2022 | Stories by Longtimers!
When loss and grief come, we pray and reach out for help. The beauty happens when we share it with others

Filling Up

June 2022 | Stories by Longtimers!
I was really steaming when I turned the car off and started to fill up my tank. Just then, I heard a lady on the other side of the pump ask me if I could help her.

The mop will set you free

June 2022 | Stories by Longtimers!
When he got to AA, he had disappointed everyone and his self-esteem was shot. Sponsor to the rescue!

Discussion Topic

June 2022 | Stories by Longtimers!
Service & self-esteem

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