One Day They GROW UP
April 2021
| Fun in Sobriety
Love, intimacy, acceptance and joy. A member shares his thoughts about sponsorship
200 Days & Nights
April 2021
| Fun in Sobriety
She’s never seen an in-person meeting. A newcomer mom stays sober with her computer every single day
Silver Lining
April 2021
| Fun in Sobriety
As COVID-19 completely alters the way we meet, one member looks for ways to embrace the change
Laughter 101
April 2021
| Fun in Sobriety
When a group of nurses visits our open meeting on a field trip, I want them to know about AA group autonomy and that not all meetings are like ours.
To Value You More
April 2021
| Fun in Sobriety
One day in her Step study group, an oldtimer discovers something brand-new about Step Four. Proof that the learning and growing never stops
In Gratitude
July 2018
Unable to count on anyone, she became her own higher power—and lived a life of alcoholism, depression and homelessness. Then she found the rooms of AA, and a Power greater than herself
Relief Is Not Release
July 2018
He’d been sober a long time, but a glass of whiskey nearly found its way into his hand. It was because he wasn’t fully living the program
Life On Life’s Terms
July 2018
Life doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom—sobriety is about happiness, enjoyment, and laughter
Experience, Strength and Hope
July 2018
He was such a nice guy—why did everyone abandon him? Maybe it was that bottle that contained self-pity as well as vodka
To Be Sober, You Need To See Sober
July 2018
One alcoholic stops the fear-based projections and allows himself a vision of a happy, sober and sane life
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.