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One Day They GROW UP

April 2021 | Fun in Sobriety
Love, intimacy, acceptance and joy. A member shares his thoughts about sponsorship

260 Breakfasts

March 2021 | Making Amends
A trip to an old boss to make things right led to a long, wonderful friendship he never expected

The Magic Pill

January 2021 | Oldtimers!
Years ago he came in looking for something to fix him. Before he knew it, the answer was in his hand

Connecting in a Crisis

December 2020 | Remote Communities + Sober Holidays
A Central Office manager shares some joy watching alcoholics bond in the midst of trying time

We’re in this Together

June 2020 | The Annual Prison Issue
As the women shared their stories about the offenses they committed, the
question she asked herself was...
Didn’t we all?

Dear Grapevine

March 2020 | Puzzled

Son of a rocket scientist

January 2020 | Spiritual Awakenings
His analytical mind had to see results of a Higher Power at work. Thanks to his sponsor, he could show you it on a chart

A Winning Game

January 2020 | Spiritual Awakenings
She made a play to fit her love of football into her new sober life and scored big

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

What’s On Your Mind: Let Us Widen the Doorway

August 2019 | African-American Alcoholics in AA
The writer believes that religion in AA bars entry to many atheist and agnostic alcoholics

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