Classic Grapevine: Women in AA
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September 2009
Vol. 65, No. 16
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On the Cover: Letting Go of Self
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My iced tea fit
Cary, N.C. —Steeping in a self-centered brew,
an old-timer's desire to control resurfaces
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It’s not about me?
Buffalo, N.Y. —With time, an AA begins to think
about others |
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An inconvenient meeting
Shawnee, Kan. —A group of AA men finds openness
and acceptance
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Laundry vs. meeting
Brandon, S.D. —An AA chooses fellowship in spite
of herself
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Story sidebar: The door
Calgary, Alberta — Tom C. |
| Steps |
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Amends without thinking
Crofton, Md. —Years of hatred melt away as a
son forgives his alcoholic father
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Beyond "I'm sorry"
Calif. — A member offers his services to a
former client as part of his Ninth Step |
| Our Personal Stories
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Back to where I belong
Westminster, Colo. — After 20 years of sobriety, a
retiree starts to drink in secret |
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Running from the program
Dallas, Texas — A relapsing businessman faces a
fellow AA in an out-of-town bar |
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Laughing in the face of death
Ocean Springs, Miss. — A 70-year-old accepts her health problems as part of the plan |
| Newcomers |
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On the road again
St. Paul, Minn. — Newly sober, a member finds a meeting in every port of call |
| Youth Enjoying Sobriety |
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Game over
King Sport, Tenn. — A young woman admits her life is
out of control |
| Into Action |
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Too bright for my own good
Volcano, Calif. — Service came before Steps—with
mixed results |
| Old-Timers |
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A dark and stormy night
Portland, Ore. — A long-timer shares about his introduction to AA in New York City
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Spiritual Awakenings |
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Pain and progress
Arlington, Texas —A new mother struggles to stay sober |
| Around AA |
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Action AA celebrates 20 years in Ukraine
L’Viv, Ukraine — Participants from 17 countries
attend June convention |
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