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At 12 months sober she opened her heart to a new family member. Now it was time to say goodbye

A new member learns a few tricks to feel better and gain some self-esteem. And it’s as easy as tucking in his sheets

At six months sober she left the meeting in a huff. Her plan?
Head straight for the liquor store

She used to really tie one on at the annual office holiday parties. What now?

It’s a sad reality that these issues have become tied to politics in many people’s minds, which makes how we treat each other in AA all the more important.

Off to the world of retirement I went! Larry and I made our way down from New York. Before we moved, we had visited and gone to a few AA meetings.

Whether online or face to face, AA meetings help sobriety grow

“Broken washer?” I would have wailed“Why me?” Then I would have had two beers, then two more since it was such a hard day. Actually, I would not have installed anything.

Other couples in AA began inviting us out for coffee. Suggestions, such as greeting each other with a kiss or ending the day with a slow dance, helped to rekindle our lost intimacy.

I am 70 years old now. Today I wonder whether it’s not harder to grow old than to grow up. I could not have survived without the love and support of my AA friends.

After 25 years in prison, he has a message: Never give up hope

Struggling with illness and a loved one who drinks, she finds faith in AA

When she understood that God’s plan for her might be different from the one she had in mind, she was able to accept the ever-changing story of her sobriety