A Second Chance
February 2025 | Longtimers | Our Personal Stories

A Second Chance

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

When I was first advised that I needed to put AA ahead of my children’s extracurricular activities and family events, that going to an AA meeting was “more important” than going to my son’s soccer game, I thought, No, I can’t do that. The kids will be so disappointed if I’m not there. They will think I don’t care.

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