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Dear Grapevine

March 2023 | Get Into Service

A Place to Honor

August 2022 | Sober Travel
This house is more than a museum. We say, “Welcome home!” when folks walk up. This home is where people speak the language of the heart.

Filling Up

June 2022 | Stories by Longtimers!
I was really steaming when I turned the car off and started to fill up my tank. Just then, I heard a lady on the other side of the pump ask me if I could help her.

Love in action

June 2022 | Stories by Longtimers!
I’m sober 56 years now. Due to my poor health, I’m confined to my home, but that doesn’t stop me. I keep this good life going by doing service by phone, email and virtual meetings.

Dear Grapevine

April 2022 | What's On Your Mind?

Texting for my life

March 2022 | Emotional Sobriety
Her thumbs keep this newcomer centered, humble and connected. But most of all, they’re keeping her sober

Florida or bust

January 2017
Three friends muster all the sobriety they can to enjoy a rocky road trip down south

Slow Grower

May 2016
His sponsor planted the seed of general service, but it didn’t take root right away. He had to get there on his own

Unmanageable, What's That?

January 2016
He stopped drinking, so why did his life seem to be getting worse?

He snoozes, she rages

October 2015
For weeks, she went out of her way to drive this guy to meetings, only to watch him doze!

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