Room in My Heart
November 2020
| Our Twelve Traditions
Today I decided to write out my thoughts and share them with someone I have learned to trust. That’s how we build bridges of trust and understanding.
Living My Life
November 2020
| Our Twelve Traditions
Life’s challenges keep unfolding for this old-timer.
So does the help we get when we reach out
So does the help we get when we reach out
Welcome to New York
November 2020
| Our Twelve Traditions
A couple and their three cats make a move to a big city where they build a new home in AA
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?
Freshly Squeezed Sobriety
November 2020
| Our Twelve Traditions
Wearing orange juice cans and a wine-stained robe, she opened the door to AA. Because of Tradition Three, they opened the door to her
A Bit of Cheer in a Tough Place
December 2019
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
With tape, cardboard and delicious chocolate cookies, a member helps his cellmates share a little joy
Words Matter
December 2019
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
Some transgender alcoholics have met with resistance when they come into AA seeking our help. Here we can practice Traditions Three and Five.
I Cried as Much as He Did
December 2019
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
He didn’t like hospitals—not the smells nor the food. But this day, he discov-ered something really special that made him want to come back
Watch Your Aim!
December 2019
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
After a meeting takes a wrong turn, a member has a few thoughts about “principles before personalities”
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.