I’m here we’re here
August 2019
| African-American Alcoholics in AA
A long-time African-American member tells his story and encourages others to get involved beyond the group
Special workers
August 2019
| African-American Alcoholics in AA
Why we pay people for certain jobs, but not for Twelfth Step work
Maniacal thirst
August 2019
| African-American Alcoholics in AA
Drinking, slurring, falling down, blacking out—she was in a hall of mirrors with no way out
Back on track
August 2019
| African-American Alcoholics in AA
After a sudden layoff, a guy with one year puts his wheels in motion, stays sober and keeps on going
Journey home
August 2019
| African-American Alcoholics in AA
Though her father and brother didn’t make it, she and her sister knew exactly where to go
Just like my brother
August 2019
| African-American Alcoholics in AA
Hearing my story
August 2019
| African-American Alcoholics in AA
A surprise call from a fellow member reminds her how much Grapevine has helped her
Better than Monday night football
July 2019
| The Prison Issue
For a member in Oklahoma, making the trip behind the walls is the best night of the week
What my brother taught me
July 2019
| The Prison Issue
A probation and parole officer learns to love AA from the man whose calls she dreaded most
What kind of cult is this?
July 2019
| The Prison Issue
No way was he as bad as those people in the meetings. Surely this AA was not for him
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