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Hi, my name is Frank and I'm an alcoholic.

I actually did recently divorce where it would have been.

Well, my name is Frank and I'm an alcoholic.

I have a sobriety date is July 28, 2008. I have a home group. It's Alcoholics in Action at New Haven, Connecticut.

And that's actually what it's about. Alcoholics in Action. And I also have a sponsor with the work of knowledge of the 12 steps.

And I have the work in knowledge of the 12 steps and I sponsor women and men.

My story is just like the lady who has spoken before me, Becca.

I'm a little nervous.

So let's say, I always start this.

I don't know why, because my story never really changes that much.

I'm from Connecticut, and I was born of a 16-year-old mom and a 17-year-old dad, they were not married.

They never did get married.

And I always thought my problem was them, and they're very good excuses.

If I will get later, maybe get into that, maybe not.

But the truth is, when I could see the truth, since the work and knowledge of the 12 steps,

I was handed to my grandparents who are, my grandmother is a saint.

My grandfather is actually the best man I ever met.

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