Been There
January 2021
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I went to Vietnam. I worked for five police departments. I ended up on the street. Today I have friends all over the world who have never seen me drink.
Surrender
January 2021
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A moment on a winter day reminds him that if we just let go and give up
fighting we can let others help us fly again
fighting we can let others help us fly again
Help Wanted
January 2021
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I had been fired again. I was hitting bottom, though I didn’t know that at the time. I picked up the pay phone in the coffee shop. That was my First Step.
The Importance of Unity
January 2021
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One member says we should take good care how we describe our meetings, because our common welfare comes first
Zooming past the cops
January 2021
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Going to any lengths for his virtual AA meeting caused an encounter he won’t soon forget
Message of hope
January 2021
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I have made many inside friends over these years. During this COVID pandemic, the prisons are closed to visitors, but I found another way to stay in touch.
Doing my best
January 2021
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As the COVID-19 lockdown continues, she stays connected and looks for ways to reach out
Sober at ground zero
January 2021
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A courageous sober doctor fights the good fight in the COVID-19 wards of a hospital near Wuhan
Rescue Mission
January 2021
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A sober book lover opens a new chapter of helping others as he hunts for lost treasures that give him joy
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