Cyndi was raised in Vancouver, BC, in a household defined by rigid expectations, a violently alcoholic father, and an emotionally abusive mother. By thirteen, she turned to alcohol as her escape, setting in motion a consequential struggle with addiction. Years later - still drinking and with no intention of changing - she accompanied a friend in recovery to an AA meeting, assuming she was simply offering support. Instead, she encountered a spiritual shift that redirected the entire course of her life. For more than thirty-seven years, Cyndi has been wholeheartedly engaged in the program of Alcoholics Anonymous. She embodies the Steps and Traditions; serves the fellowship at every level; and generously shares her experience, strength, and hope with sponsees and anyone who reaches out for help. Most importantly, she has always remained steadfast in her commitment to the Program. Today, she carries deep gratitude for a life that exceeds anything she once believed possible - one day at a time.