Striking Gold
July 2021
| The Annual Prison Issue
There’s nothing like carrying the message inside and seeing hope take hold
Getting Filled Up
March 2021
| Making Amends
How a quick stop for gas in Las Vegas began as a robbery and turned out to be a moment for hope
Big Book, Coffeepot & Me
October 2020
| Money and Sobriety
For the first two months, I’d show up Wednesday nights at the appointed time, unlock the space, make coffee and sit there and read. After an hour, I’d dump the coffee.
Isolation? Are You Kidding?
July 2020
| AA Around The World
Who said change is easy? Staying sober and sane through a health crisis requires all the Steps she’s got
Dear Grapevine
March 2020
| Puzzled
Getting back up
January 2020
| Spiritual Awakenings
I came into AA in Los Angeles in 1965. I’ve been sober ever since. Through the years, action has been the magic that has kept me going.
A Cold December Night
December 2019
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
Watching two AA guys on a Twelfth Step call was a Christmas Eve gift he’ll never forget
Detour
October 2019
| Is AA Accessible to all who need it?
On an icy road, the five headed north for a big night of AA. Turns out a more valuable night awaited them
Bigger than me
January 2018
| Sponsorship
Some alcoholics in Illinois roll up their sleeves and rocket a Big Book conference into the fourth dimension
Dear Manuel
July 2017
For one member, corresponding with an inmate has been a long, wonderful journey
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