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”
Getting Past the Denial
July 2011
Seeing her best friend get sober, she could no longer pretend that her drinking wasn't a problem
Alcoholism At Large
July 2011
Web Exclusive: A Letter from an Old Friend
July 2011
In the process of making an amends, a man finds more reason to feel grateful for his sobriety
Web Exclusive: 12-Days Of Thanksgiving
July 2011
A newsman has just “a couple of drinks” to calm himself for a radio job on Thanksgiving day
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.