Happy Independence Day?
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Mary Shortell is a longtime LifeRinger and a regular participant in a number of LifeRing eGroups. This post first appeared on LSRsafe – July 3, 2022
Most years, I reflect on my own personal meaning of Independence Day. I finally made my Declaration of Independence from the tyranny of alcohol, and I now have, not just an opportunity to live in that freedom, but also a responsibility to remain that way and to share those stars and stripes with others.
Mary Shortell is a LifeRing News Blog guest writer. This post first appeared in LSRSafe, a LifeRing eGroup, on July 3, 2022. We are grateful to Mary for sharing this stirring portrait of the LifeRing Community.
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mary shortell! so wonderful to hear from you!
I consider the Life Ring meeting I attend on Fridays, my FNF…”Friday Night Family.” Such a great group, so
understanding and non-judgmental.