Z-fects of Character
November 2020
| Our Twelve Traditions
I find that I’m getting distracted looking at the computer screen. And really...do I have to make that sandwich onscreen during the meeting?
The Thinker
August 2020
| LGBTQ+
I read all the works of the great philosophers—and I do mean all. I did not have an epiphany.
Getting A Sponsor
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
One man’s extended journey through sponsorship
Borrow mine
January 2020
| Spiritual Awakenings
I said “Jim, maybe you could use my Higher Power.” I told him I was sure he wouldn’t mind. Jim thanked me and we never spoke of the God thing again.
Start with a Prayer
December 2019
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
With love and lots of determination, a member tries to carry the AA message to a remote community in New Mexico
New to Sobriety—and Trying to Stay Alive
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
Struggling with illness and a loved one who drinks, she finds faith in AA
Suit-Up and Show-Up!
March 2019
| What’s On Your Mind?
Just “not drinking” turns this AA into a dry drunk. It takes the Steps and Service to bring him back to life
Staying put
February 2019
| Stories by Our Longtime Members
Practicing Principles
January 2019
| Stories for Day Counters!
Pausing, praying, talking—a time-honored way to overcome anger, fear and resentment
Time to let go
January 2019
| Stories for Day Counters!
His strong wish for a 90-minute meeting may not have lasted, but unity sure did
CARRY THE MESSAGE PROJECT
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