A Bit of Cheer in a Tough Place
December 2019
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
With tape, cardboard and delicious chocolate cookies, a member helps his cellmates share a little joy
Words Matter
December 2019
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
Some transgender alcoholics have met with resistance when they come into AA seeking our help. Here we can practice Traditions Three and Five.
I Cried as Much as He Did
December 2019
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
He didn’t like hospitals—not the smells nor the food. But this day, he discov-ered something really special that made him want to come back
Watch Your Aim!
December 2019
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
After a meeting takes a wrong turn, a member has a few thoughts about “principles before personalities”
A New Life for Aunt Patricia
September 2014
She wanted to paint and garden when she retired, but martinis and hangovers came first
Pride & Possessions
September 2014
At 59, she left her old life behind. Thank goodness she kept coming back
The Road from Reno
September 2014
On a cross-country trip with his parents, a son learns a valuable lesson while making amends to his mom
Alcoholism At Large
September 2014
The Father Who Left
September 2014
It was many years later that he would return to play a part in the son's sobriety
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.