In Gratitude
July 2018
Unable to count on anyone, she became her own higher power—and lived a life of alcoholism, depression and homelessness. Then she found the rooms of AA, and a Power greater than herself
Relief Is Not Release
July 2018
He’d been sober a long time, but a glass of whiskey nearly found its way into his hand. It was because he wasn’t fully living the program
Life On Life’s Terms
July 2018
Life doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom—sobriety is about happiness, enjoyment, and laughter
Experience, Strength and Hope
July 2018
He was such a nice guy—why did everyone abandon him? Maybe it was that bottle that contained self-pity as well as vodka
To Be Sober, You Need To See Sober
July 2018
One alcoholic stops the fear-based projections and allows himself a vision of a happy, sober and sane life
My Private Hell
July 2018
She couldn’t figure out how anyone could be a “grateful” recovering alcoholic. After her second Fourth Step, she understood….
Father and Son
July 2018
Their sobriety date is six week apart. They’ve shared the same joy, pain and love as their lives opened up in sobriety
New Year's and the Perennial Beginner
January 1956
Pfui of the Schornsteinfeger
January 1956
Crisis in Belgium
January 1956
A translation of Lucien C.'s account of his trip to Europe. The growth of AA in all countries belies the notion that it takes any particular kind of "conscience" to embrace the fellowship. Some people we know have held that a drunk needed a Calvinist back
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.