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
A Cold December Night
December 2019
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
Watching two AA guys on a Twelfth Step call was a Christmas Eve gift he’ll never forget
Oops, Wrong Bar!
December 2019
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
The day after Christmas, two new guys stroll into his AA meeting. It’s a toss-up on who was more surprised
Closer Than You Think
December 2019
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
Service led her to online meetings, where she now gets to help others who can’t reach us
He Was Spared a Lot of Change
October 2011
The Big, Beautiful Birthday Present
October 2011
After a rough 25th year, pain gave way to gratitude
The Thin Ice
October 2011
Emotional turmoil kept her drinking; serenity and the Steps kept her sober
Days of Wine and Self-Pity
October 2011
She had to put both addictions down and practice gratitude in order to recover
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.