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
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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