Well, it doesn’t “work”…people work.

By Rick B. Rick eloquently and accurately  explains to a newbie what LifeRing is, and what it IS NOT.  “LifeRing is not a pill, or a magic spell, or a secret formula.  LifeRing is simply an organization of people who share a common goal – sobriety,  and who share some common basic beliefs about how…

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Larry and Alvin Discuss Drinking

by Tim in Toronto The scene: A party. Our cast of characters: Larry: Somebody who used to drink too much Alvin: Somebody who enjoys the occasional snifter of brandy And now, Larry and Alvin discuss drinking… 9:00 PM Alvin: Care for a drink? Larry: No, thanks. Alvin: You don’t drink? Larry: Nope. Alvin: Why not?…

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Defined by words or action?

by Dan in Canada “C’mon Dan. There is a holiday gathering at the pub tonight after work. Let’s go get a beer.” “No, but thank you for asking.” “You do not drink, do you, Dan?” “No. I just choose to not do that.” “Dan, are you an alcoholic?” “Because I choose to not drink, I…

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Small Triumphs

by Brenda H. in Montreal No, I don’t post that often, probably because anything I have to say has already been said far more eloquently by someone else. When I reply to other people’s posts, I do it personally, probably because I think if I’m too far off the mark at least only one person…

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