Wake Up Call

February 2025 | Longtimers
Divorced and disillusioned, this retiree was about to leave the state—and AA too. Good thing he made it to his noon meeting

Discussion Topic

February 2025 | Longtimers
Wake Up Calls

A Second Chance

February 2025 | Longtimers
Mom went to all the kid’s games, all right—with a flask. Luckily, AA helped her win their love back

Be Not Afraid

February 2025 | Longtimers
A sober firefighter’s near-death experience reminds him that he’s always taken care of

Happy to See my Friends

February 2025 | Longtimers
There’s a super special place he goes every Saturday morning. It’s not just any meeting, it’s his anchor

Living Life

February 2025 | Longtimers
This “winter Texan” is hitting the road with her husband and finding meetings everywhere they go

Hotel Serenity

February 2025 | Longtimers
The clinking glasses and the mini-bar were telling her to check out. Luckily she found a reason to hang on

Right Here, Inside Me

February 2025 | Longtimers

Brighter Days

February 2025 | Longtimers
Even in the darkest times, she’s found, there is a warm, sunny sky and moments of joy

At Wit’s End

February 2025 | Longtimers

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