From Collecting Cans to…Collecting Cans
May 2019
| Our Big Book–80 Wonderful Years
Redemption at the very end of a life on the streets
I want my mum back
May 2019
| Our Big Book–80 Wonderful Years
In the depths of her drinking, she could not face the ones she loved most. Now she’s back in their lives
Leave it here
May 2019
| Our Big Book–80 Wonderful Years
The bright side
May 2019
| Our Big Book–80 Wonderful Years
She no longer escapes in dark, dingy bars. She’s found her place in the sun
No way out
September 2016
He escaped a troubled childhood by joining the army. But he couldn’t escape the bottle
Listening for 50 years
September 2016
In 1965, an old-timer heard the bartender say last call. Five decades later, he’s still using his ears
Seemingly effortless
September 2016
Stranded on an island in Alaska, a member looks up, says a prayer and lets a little joy take flight
One Last Time
September 2016
The suit he bought in early sobriety has seen many occasions. This one is dear to his heart
Way to party
September 2016
A party boy kept going until he found himself all alone. That’s definitely not the case today.
Running Wild
September 2016
It didn’t matter how young or rebellious he was, the old-timers took him in and showed him love
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.