Next stop: Trouble
June 2023
| Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
Full of lust and ignoring his sponsor, he headed out. But this time he couldn’t shake the queasy feeling in his gut
Kindness of the Human Heart
June 2023
| Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
How a woman he once harmed taught him about forgiveness, love and being truly free
Use both hands
June 2023
| Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
Sharing my truth
June 2023
| Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
Being honest about her mental illness in sobriety gives others hope and lets them know they’re not alone
Street Tough
June 2023
| Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
Growing up in D.C., he learned to drink and fight, but in AA he learned to surrender
To Love a Dad
June 2023
| Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
A newcomer heads to North Carolina to make amends to his father. Good thing he took his sponsor’s suggestion and prayed
Things Hoped For
November 1992
Let's Talk About Material Things
November 1992
It's that money doesn't buy happiness but we do have responsibilities in this world - From the May 1971 Grapevine
The Spiritual Angle
November 1992
There were men like clergyman Sam Shoemaker, whose early teachings did so much to inspire Dr. Bob and me." Bill W. in AA Comes of Age - From the October 1955 Grapevine
Tradition Eleven
November 1992
Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion; we need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radio, and films. - From the October 1948 Grapevine
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.