It Was the Laughter

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January 2026 | Stories for Day Counters | Featured Section

It Was the Laughter

By: Mary Ann M. | Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania

I never expected to hear so much laughter when I walked into AA. To me, the sound of people laughing felt like fingernails scratching a blackboard. I wasn’t looking for camaraderie or fun. I just wanted the pain to go away.

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