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
Face police
August 2019
| African-American Alcoholics in AA
Although his inner joy may not always show, he’s found the freedom to accept who he is
With lots of help
August 2019
| African-American Alcoholics in AA
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
To remember without anger
August 2019
| African-American Alcoholics in AA
The program helped him find compassion, love and a new definition of forgiveness
Special workers
August 2019
| African-American Alcoholics in AA
Why we pay people for certain jobs, but not for Twelfth Step work
Alive, Sober and Free
August 2019
| African-American Alcoholics in AA
Facing life in prison, he reads the poem that sets him on the path towards recovery and freedom
What’s On Your Mind: Let Us Widen the Doorway
August 2019
| African-American Alcoholics in AA
The writer believes that religion in AA bars entry to many atheist and agnostic alcoholics
Diversity
August 2019
| African-American Alcoholics in AA
An “equal opportunity illness” has given her the chance to meet people from all walks of life
My Journey in General Service
August 2019
| African-American Alcoholics in AA
A lot changed in her life when she got sober, but there was one constant: general service
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