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In prison with 38 years sober, he hit a whole new bottom. Service was the way out

He clawed his way out of a hardscrabble childhood, but alcohol followed him relentlessly. When he couldn’t drink, yet couldn’t die, he finally surrendered

For one member, corresponding with an inmate has been a long, wonderful journey

A harrowing moment on the highway and a surprising experience at work told her something was looking after her

An alcoholic does battle with the strange mental blank spot that separates her (and all alcoholics) from the rest of humanity

A former Class A Trustee and addiction professional shares about the wonderful ride she and AA have been on for the past 26 years

He was in a jam alright, but it wasn’t over feathers. This time liquor had him locked up good

In and out of prisons and institutions, with time spent on the streets, he never knew he was on a journey that would lead to hope, sobriety, and a fulfilling life

Seeking to find a solution to the God-shaped void in her soul, she turned to AA and discovered a miraculous new life

Though he was full of fear when she asked to meet him, he intuitively knew what to do

An old-timer finds out it’s never too late to dive back in like a newcomer

The night a newcomer made a decision to leave her friends at the bar and go home with HP

With the help of AA, a Navy man gets sober and begins to right wrongs with his family

Heartbroken after a rough breakup, she dove back into her program and let the Fellowship carry her

She was desperate to take the edge off, but afraid to go back to her vodka martinis