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James' Story

Clip: 11/16/2023 | 5m 14s

James Monahan battled addiction for 20+ years, losing just about everything in the process

James Monahan battled addiction for over 20 years, losing just about everything in the process. But with the support of family, friends, and the AA community, James found his way back to sobriety, celebrating almost three years of recovery. He paid a heavy price for his addiction, but he’s found a way to turn it around for his good, and the good of others.

11/16/2023

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