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An Unfamiliar Inner Peace

July 2022 | The Annual Prison Issue
One day he tried what his sponsor had been telling him about Step Seven. Boy, did that feel good

Happy Birthday to Me

April 2021 | Fun in Sobriety
At peace with her computer, her cat and a big piece of cake

Z-fects of Character

November 2020 | Our Twelve Traditions
I find that I’m getting distracted looking at the computer screen. And really...do I have to make that sandwich onscreen during the meeting?

Back In Court

April 2020 | Home Group
She started calling out names. I waited and waited and soon I was the only person left. “Mr. F,” the judge said, looking right at me. “I won’t be putting you in jail today.”

New to Sobriety—and Trying to Stay Alive

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
Struggling with illness and a loved one who drinks, she finds faith in AA

Coming home

January 2017
At a troubled time, he did the right thing and went home to be of service. He was met with some beautiful surprises

Painting the City

January 2014
As a newcomer, he had AA and a backpack of spray paint. Now he’s a GSR and his life is full color

Losing the ranch

December 2011
A Buddhist reaches out to AA for more help in his 14th year

Web Exclusive: The Chip on My Shoulder

August 2011
Anger at AA turns to gratitude and turns his sobriety around

The Happy Hooker

December 1985

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