Hooked on Service
June 2022
| Stories by Longtimers!
Once he discovered the world of general service, his spiritual journey really took off
The mop will set you free
June 2022
| Stories by Longtimers!
When he got to AA, he had disappointed everyone and his self-esteem was shot. Sponsor to the rescue!
Filling Up
June 2022
| Stories by Longtimers!
I was really steaming when I turned the car off and started to fill up my tank. Just then, I heard a lady on the other side of the pump ask me if I could help her.
Living in a human world
June 2022
| Stories by Longtimers!
When loss and grief come, we pray and reach out for help. The beauty happens when we share it with others
Love in action
June 2022
| Stories by Longtimers!
I’m sober 56 years now. Due to my poor health, I’m confined to my home, but that doesn’t stop me. I keep this good life going by doing service by phone, email and virtual meetings.
Here & Now
June 2022
| Stories by Longtimers!
Through cancer and COVID, this longtimer finds joy in service and accepting life exactly where it is
Staying green
June 2022
| Stories by Longtimers!
At 81, with 50 years sober, she’s traveled the world both in person and virtually and plans to keep on growing
Clearer than ever
January 2020
| Spiritual Awakenings
A private investigator discovers that faith, not sight, would lead him out of the dark
Last call
January 2020
| Spiritual Awakenings
It was 1985. She took out a dime and stared at her shot glass. Then she walked over to the phone and saved her life
Getting back up
January 2020
| Spiritual Awakenings
I came into AA in Los Angeles in 1965. I’ve been sober ever since. Through the years, action has been the magic that has kept me going.
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.