Dear Grapevine

April 2023 | AA & Families

Best little meeting in Utah

April 2023 | AA & Families
When drama exploded on a sibling camping trip, the perfect solution became a family affair

Welcome home

April 2023 | AA & Families
It took a lot of time, patience and work before the kids allowed me back into their lives. Today, I’m a different mom. I’m a good mom.

Knowing When to Leave

April 2023 | AA & Families
After 33 years of marriage, it was decision time. With AA’s help, she made her move

Accepting Dad

April 2023 | AA & Families
Making peace with the past can be rocky, but one thing she can count on—in AA she found home

With Tolerance & Love

April 2023 | AA & Families
Tolerance was the key to our relationship. She and I developed “key words” to help us. When there was tension, Karen could say, “Hot chocolate.” That was my clue to call my sponsor.

Discussion Topic

April 2023 | AA & Families
Alcohol and family life

Family Secret

April 2023 | AA & Families
After years of drinking and pain, sobriety prepared a mother for a wonderful unexpected reunion

Uncle Harold

April 2023 | AA & Families
After years of trying, he never could mend the past with his brother. But now he can make a difference

Meet the parents

April 2023 | AA & Families
His folks came to “birthday night” to see what this weird cult was about. By the end of the night, everyone got a surprise

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.

Give a Gift Today!

SUBMIT A STORY OR ART

Have a desire to share? We are always accepting submissions.

share with us

BECOME A GRAPEVINE REP

Register to become a GVR and spread the word about AAGV.

Join now