Elizabeth shares with Olis and Don about her early struggles with sobriety and AA. She graduated herself from AA after 30 days and brought her chip to show off at the bar. She thought there must be a better plan, but soon learned that there's no workable "Plan B" for her, and she surrendered. Joe sends in a letter for Listener Feedback.

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