One Day They GROW UP
April 2021
| Fun in Sobriety
Love, intimacy, acceptance and joy. A member shares his thoughts about sponsorship
Fired Once a Year
February 2021
| Sponsorship
Patience, joy, expectations and hope. Four decades of sponsoring has been one hell of a journey.
Connecting in a Crisis
December 2020
| Remote Communities + Sober Holidays
A Central Office manager shares some joy watching alcoholics bond in the midst of trying time
We’re in this Together
June 2020
| The Annual Prison Issue
As the women shared their stories about the offenses they committed, the
question she asked herself was...
Didn’t we all?
question she asked herself was...
Didn’t we all?
Dear Grapevine
March 2020
| Puzzled
A Bit of Cheer in a Tough Place
December 2019
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
With tape, cardboard and delicious chocolate cookies, a member helps his cellmates share a little joy
What’s On Your Mind: Let Us Widen the Doorway
August 2019
| African-American Alcoholics in AA
The writer believes that religion in AA bars entry to many atheist and agnostic alcoholics
Crash course
June 2019
| Letting Go of Resentments
Furious with her ex, she headed out to toss a brick through his window. Luckily, she stopped to buy paint first
Broadening the Gateway
June 2019
| Letting Go of Resentments
Making sure that our prayers encompass the faith of all alcoholics
A Spiritual Experience—Third Legacy Style
April 2019
| Relapse
Service work came to her late, but once it took hold, she was able to learn and grow in ways she had not anticipated
CARRY THE MESSAGE PROJECT
The Carry the Message Project focuses on getting Grapevine and La Vina subscriptions to alcoholics in need. It's not necessary to know the recipient! Sponsor a subscription for someone behind bars, in a treatment facility, nursing home, or who is homebound.