The Gift of Gratitude
November 2022
| Fun in Sobriety
One way to keep a grateful heart is to remember what AA has given us. The following passages were selected from our vast Grapevine Story Archives, which goes back to 1944. Thank you for sharing your stories with us
Unity at the music festival
November 2022
| Fun in Sobriety
Twice a year, a bunch of fun-loving AAs hit the road for a great sober time in the High Sierra
Faith & Flour
November 2022
| Fun in Sobriety
With one cup of AA and a pound of love, a sober mom bakes some delicious joy
A big splash
November 2022
| Fun in Sobriety
I grabbed my tube and plunged into the water. I recall laughing throughout the day—a lot. There were jokes, teasing, hamburgers, hot dogs and soda. AA had taught me how to live.
Bright Lights of Fun
November 2022
| Fun in Sobriety
When getting sober, we redefine fun. For her, it’s joy, contentment and authentic belly laughs
Dancing Machine
November 2022
| Fun in Sobriety
I decided I was going to have fun—and I did. Some people would get close up to smell my breath. Even my sponsor asked if I had been drinking!
One breath at a time
November 2022
| Fun in Sobriety
Acceptance, peace, patience and gratitude... a longtimer shares about the gifts of prayer and meditation
A Matter of Prayer
November 2022
| Fun in Sobriety
How did these men and women get it? Did it fall from the sky? Did they learn it in Sunday school? Did they find it in the self-help section at a bookstore?
I don’t think so.
I don’t think so.
How Anonymous Do I Want to Be?
November 2022
| Fun in Sobriety
A member shares his beloved wife’s thoughts on when to be secret about our AA membership
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