Sober at 75
March 2023
| Get Into Service
It took a while for alcohol to catch up to him and even longer for him to admit it. But oh, life is so much better now
My night behind bars
February 2023
| Making Amends
So angry she could kill, she luckily picked up the phone. Her sponsor knew just what she needed
Priceless
January 2023
| Spiritual Awakenings
A member in New York fondly recalls a sponsorship relationship that became a work of art
The mop will set you free
June 2022
| Stories by Longtimers!
When he got to AA, he had disappointed everyone and his self-esteem was shot. Sponsor to the rescue!
No Matter What
June 2022
| Stories by Longtimers!
Getting sober for this nonbinary trans alcoholic was not easy. And it was about to get harder
Saying yes
April 2022
| What's On Your Mind?
A sponsee he’ll never forget taught him something he’ll always remember
Another One Bites the Dust
April 2022
| What's On Your Mind?
Another journey through Step Four helped him let go of old resentments—and the first one began with Mom
Don’t do this!
January 2022
| Beginners
We got out of the car and Kirby stuck a Big Book under his arm and we headed up the walkway, acting like we knew what we were doing. Kirby knocked on the screen door.
Lost in Jackson Heights
November 2021
| Prayer and Meditation
A smart New York City kid discovers alcohol and loses all the things he loves most
Bouncing around
September 2021
| Young & Sober!
In high school, her drunken stagger earned her the nickname “Pinball.” But once she got to AA she won the game
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.