The Three Legacies
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| Grapevine Online Exclusives
The building blocks of her sobriety are recovery, unity and service
The Fellowship Kept Her Coming Back
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| Grapevine Online Exclusives
Coffee shops, bowling, movie nights—“fellow-shipping” kept her going until she was ready to truly tackle “this sobriety thing”
Taking Off
May 2023
| Home Group
Once a drunken rule-breaker getting jailed by cops, she’s now happily sober and hitting the road
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.
The Man in Dakar
March 2023
| Get Into Service
I jumped from my seat. I demanded that we didn’t need AA. I remember feeling embarrassed after my tirade because he just continued to speak politely.
Starting my day
March 2023
| Get Into Service
A past delegate recalls how he learned that a good day of service can begin with a well-made bed
Confessions of a Spreadsheet-Loving Nerd
March 2023
| Get Into Service
She found the service she loves, and it keeps on giving back
Happy Ending
February 2023
| Making Amends
On a first date, a nervous newcomer orders an iced tea. What will she think? What happens will surprise you
Fear not
February 2023
| Making Amends
The ladies shared their experience about how they overcame fear. These women helped the Big Book come alive for me. They used the message on the pages to save my life.
Close Call at the Wedding
January 2023
| Spiritual Awakenings
With booze everywhere and no phone in sight, a freaked-out newcomer gets the surprise of his life
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