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Tending my Garden

January 2024 | Emotional Sobriety
Each day she plants a flower or a cactus she’s reminded that, just as in life, she’s not in charge

The big “Lie”

April 2023 | AA & Families
Her interest in service was met with what some might call a little fib. But it sure changed her life

An Unfamiliar Inner Peace

July 2022 | The Annual Prison Issue
One day he tried what his sponsor had been telling him about Step Seven. Boy, did that feel good

Grandpa’s Promise

July 2021 | The Annual Prison Issue
The journey to have his shortcomings removed turned out to be a gift from the one he loved most

PRO•CRAS•TIN•A•TION

June 2021 | Dating & Relationships
When he does the Steps, character defects get lifted. But is today the day to be ready to look at this five-syllable word?

Keys, Title & a Hug

May 2021 | Our Twelve Steps
After hitting a sober bottom, a newcomer gets busy doing the Steps with his sponsor and things start looking up

Humility Takes Center Stage

July 2020 | AA Around The World
His chance to impress everyone at the big event instead became a starring role for Step Seven

Something Powerful in My Corner

July 2020 | AA Around The World

Where my life began

September 2019 | Young & Sober
Young and terrified, he left his rough, drunken world and walked through a door that said “Welcome Home”

Hearing my story

August 2019 | African-American Alcoholics in AA
A surprise call from a fellow member reminds her how much Grapevine has helped her

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