Recovery Stories

Real stories from real people, with humor and heart. Because recovery doesn't always have to be serious.

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Saving lives with one crappy coffee at a time.

Tea Service

Brewing hope one cup at a time, this article proves that even the worst coffee can fuel life-saving missions—because sometimes, heroism tastes a little like burnt espresso.

Nov 3, 2025
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Thing that happen in online meetings that would never happen in a Face to Face meeting.

Ivor Resentment

Some online meetings are so bat shit crazy that I seriously wonder if they know what a Tradition or what the decades of in person meeting have taught us...

Oct 31, 2025
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The Great Amends Tour: Apologizing to Everyone (Including My Houseplants)

Anonymous

Making amends is serious business, but sometimes you end up apologizing to your houseplants. And that's okay too.

Oct 24, 2025

Dating in Recovery: Swipe Right for Serenity

Anonymous

Navigating modern dating while sober: when "Netflix and chill" becomes "coffee and conversation."

Oct 24, 2025

My Higher Power is My Coffee Machine (And That's Okay)

Anonymous

Sometimes your higher power comes with a timer and makes perfect whoosh sounds. And that's perfectly fine for recovery.

Oct 24, 2025

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