Detour
October 2019
| Is AA Accessible to all who need it?
On an icy road, the five headed north for a big night of AA. Turns out a more valuable night awaited them
Bigger than me
January 2018
| Sponsorship
Some alcoholics in Illinois roll up their sleeves and rocket a Big Book conference into the fourth dimension
Dear Manuel
July 2017
For one member, corresponding with an inmate has been a long, wonderful journey
In God's Garden
November 2015
Confronted with a drinking work colleague, he had to let go of the results
My Wife's Drinking Problem
September 2014
He went along to meetings to offer moral support, but it was he who got sober in the end
Sharing Hope
June 2014
She discovered that her correspondence with a prisoner strengthened her own sobriety
The Phonebook
November 2012
The Anonymity Principle
May 2012
He confided in a co-worker about his recovery in AA, and later he had to pay a price
Like Learning to Ride a Bike
December 2011
A sponsor discovers how to help new guys up on two wheels and then let go
Web Exclusive: Sometimes To Carry The Message is to Carry the Messenger
March 2011
How a World War II vet taught this member about unconditional love.
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.