Show Filters
Hide Filters

Steps, Traditions & Concepts

Magazine Issue

Month

Real & Earned

September 2022 | Young & Sober
No longer in a booze-fueled haze, a mom shows up for her daughter’s test and both pass with flying colors

A Shoulder to Cry On

September 2022 | Young & Sober
She’s eager to give back the love she got. But she’s not anyone’s Higher Power

Not giving up

September 2022 | Young & Sober
She got sober online and met her sponsor in the park. She even listened to meetings as she fell asleep at night

Open for Business

September 2022 | Young & Sober
Feeling all alone in a college town, she and some other young AAs came up with a plan

Staying in my Lane

April 2022 | What's On Your Mind?
If I’m a sober woman of any worth at all, then I’m required by all the gifts God has given me to repair whatever small tear I can in the universe.

Forgive Quickly Laugh Easily

April 2022 | What's On Your Mind?
A mom shares how she found purpose in a place where her heart feels at home

What Matters Most

April 2022 | What's On Your Mind?
Sharon had lost her driver’s license after her most recent arrest. After the meeting I would drive her home. All this time in the car was sponsorship time

Saying yes

April 2022 | What's On Your Mind?
A sponsee he’ll never forget taught him something he’ll always remember

Getting back out

April 2022 | What's On Your Mind?
After two years of COVID, a member wonders what the new normal will look like and what challenges lie ahead

Another One Bites the Dust

April 2022 | What's On Your Mind?
Another journey through Step Four helped him let go of old resentments—and the first one began with Mom

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.

Give a Gift Today!

SUBMIT A STORY OR ART

Have a desire to share? We are always accepting submissions.

share with us

BECOME A GRAPEVINE REP

Register to become a GVR and spread the word about AAGV.

Join now