Lesson Learned
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
On a sober career path across the world, a teacher asks for help and gets it
Misty’s last night out
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
A Chelsea Hotel survivor tells how the 80s party life nearly killed her. Then one day she met this girl named Cathy
A brand new memorial day
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
Once a holiday of lying, hiding and heavy drinking, it’s now a weekend he cherishes
One Day They GROW UP
April 2021
| Fun in Sobriety
Love, intimacy, acceptance and joy. A member shares his thoughts about sponsorship
Staying in the day
April 2021
| Fun in Sobriety
At night I reflect on my day and do an inventory of my “wins.” I focus on instances when I was kind, generous or gave someone a hand.
Hollywood
April 2021
| Fun in Sobriety
A tough oilman learned about spirituality from a coworker in the fields who always showed him kindness
Estranged
April 2021
| Fun in Sobriety
Drinking buddies for 20 years, she and her sister were best friends. That is, until one of them sobered up
A Good Sign
March 2021
| Making Amends
Sullen and defiant, she sat in the cheery room and sulked. But something on the wall kept her there until the AA message could sink in
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
Distracted
March 2021
| Making Amends
He was feeling disconnected and losing interest in his virtual meetings. That’s when he came up with a plan
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.