Today on Living Free, our guest is Bill. Bill is an award winning photojournalist. Now retired from professional photography, Bill describes himself as a husband, father, photographer, songwriter, dog-lover, and author who is happily sober.

You can hear three of Bill's songs in this episode, including the brand new Prodigal Daughter, based on the true story of a young woman who recovers from drug addiction.

Prodigal Daughter

Words and music - Bill McAuley

Vocals - Jaron Natoli

Violin - Matthew Arnold

Harmonica - Rick Ozimo

Arrangement - Bryan Patterson

Good Intentions

Word and music - Bill McAuley

Vocals - Tom McEwan

Guitar - Mike Doyle

Arrangement - Mike Oliphant

Let My Dreams Begin

Word and music - Bill McAuley

Vocals - Tom McEwan

Arrangement - Mike Oliphant

If you would like to find out a bit more about alcoholism for yourself or a friend, then you can give Alcoholics Anonymous a call on 1300 222 222 or check out their website www.aa.org.au.

If someone else's drinking is causing you a problem, then you can phone the Al-Anon Family Groups helpline on 1300 252 666 or go online at al-anon.org.au for more information.

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