Following the Hope
March 2026 | AA & the Family | Our Personal Stories

Following the Hope

A sober Hispanic woman dealing with mental health issues finds joy in helping others going through them

I remember when I was 5 years old and I would get my dad a beer so he could give me the first sip as a reward. That led to many more sips. As the child of two alcoholics, I know that it should not have been a surprise to anyone that I would suffer from the same disease.

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