Passing it on
January 2024
| Emotional Sobriety
What began as a frantic search for a beloved ceramic buddy became a beautiful, unexpected lesson in letting go
Writing through the fear
October 2021
| Cooperation With Professionals (CPC)
After a panicked exit from a Grapevine workshop, she pulled out some paper and went to work. Spot-check inventory to the rescue!
Our Daily Bread
October 2020
| Money and Sobriety
A newly sober nun makes a big decision that straps her financially, while keeping the faith that things will work out
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
Crash course
June 2019
| Letting Go of Resentments
Furious with her ex, she headed out to toss a brick through his window. Luckily, she stopped to buy paint first
Something to learn
October 2018
Laid off and feeling desperate, an AA asks for help and finds more than just a job
Speaking of humility
July 2018
What? After weeks of research and rehearsal for his big talk about Step Seven they chose a different speaker?
What is happiness?
January 2017
A son’s question on an autumn day reminds a sober dad just how far he’s come
Middle of the Herd
November 2015
On a remote Alaska road, he got a big scare that turned out to be HP’s Thanksgiving gift
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.