Michaelene talks to Sam and Don about her life drinking and how she would lie, cheat, steal, con or manipulate others to get what she needed to drink; how she finally surrendered; and how AA members helped her through tragic situations.

In an "Ask it Basket" segment, the three discuss the difference between open and closed meetings.

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