Enjoying the Mess
May 2020
| Getting Into General Service
A grandmother expresses gratitude for the joy of sobriety, even when it’s time to clean up
Another chance
May 2020
| Getting Into General Service
An old-timer recalls how AA helped him grieve and gave him the opportunity to give the kind of love a dad can give
Jumpstart
May 2020
| Getting Into General Service
She came right up to me. “How many years do you have sober?” she asked. “Almost 17,” I replied. Without missing a beat, she said, “Well, how would you like to be our Intergroup Rep?”
Alcoholism At Large
August 2012
The Need to Go Deeper
August 2012
Uncovering all the harm he caused in his drinking days restored his compassion for others
Garden Variety Sobriety
August 2012
A sponsor showed him how to get his hands dirty and learn to love AA
Man in the Mirror
August 2012
Thirty-three years ago, his reflection showed him the truth. Now he likes what he sees
A House and Two Dogs
August 2012
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.