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I stopped being polite and starting getting real—by playing beach blanket bingo in Montauk. MORE
By Anna Davies
It’s taken over three years to finally get to the point where I know I can’t drink. MORE
By Mary Meehan
When I was newly sober, an alcoholic mother confessed her failings to me. Now that I'm a mom, I see her last act as unspeakably courageous. MORE
I'm happy I know how to turn down my drinking buddies on the biggest partying night of the year. But that doesn't mean it's always easy. MORE
By Amy Dresner
A guy I met in rehab shot me up for the first time. And then the needle and I had a love affair all our own. MORE
I spoke at a high-end AA meeting and became their star du jour. And then I came back to earth. MORE
By Nic Sheff
Talking about what I do for a living always keeps me trapped in the meth and heroin use of my past. Now, at last, that’s about to change. MORE
By Anna David
I used to tune out at the mere mention of meditation. Then a sober friend dragged me to a life-changing lecture. MORE
By Ruth Fowler
Does everyone seem catatonic or unhinged? Are the seats uncomfortable? Does the coffee taste three days old? Don't give up. Your ideal meeting's out there. MORE
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