The Double Life of Paola
August 2014
She was excited to be in the U.S., but her drinking took off, and she had to keep it a secret
When I Close My Eyes
August 2014
My Brother's Keeper
August 2014
He came to realize that he was powerless over both his own alcoholism and that of his brother
The Answer Wasn’t Alcohol
August 2014
When she came to accept that maybe she was an alcoholic after all, the answers were easier to find
Living in Abundance
August 2014
As a sober woman she was able to forgive all the people she resented. And herself
Web Exclusive: Growing Up Drunk
September 2011
Her drinking career began at girl's slumber party at age 12 and ended 23 years later
Web Exclusive: The Missing Bottle
September 2011
Her plans to continue drinking were stymied when she couldn't find her secret stash
A Letter to My Mother
September 2011
Years after her mother's death, she was able to reconcile with her through a Ninth Step amends
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.