Sushi in the City
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| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Mackenzie K.
| Victoria, BC
Friday nights meant sushi—and joyful sobriety
Bring on the Hugs
October 2023
| Mid-Sobriety Challenges
By:
L.W.
| Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Through some difficult times, a sober mom embraces a little love, fellowship, dignity and grace
Beyond Human Help
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By:
Liza P.
| Middle Park, Victoria
Finding a spiritual awakening through the 12 Steps
Think, Think, Think!
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By:
Jim C.
| Cumming, Ga.
The sign was upside-down—but so was his thinking!
Getting the work done
August 2023
| AA in the Military
By:
George H.
| Kingston, New Hampshire
Some members get paid to help make Twelfth Step work possible—but not to stay sober themselves
Following Directions
July 2023
| Annual Prison Issue
By:
Rex H.
| Houston, Texas
Lost after a swimming trip in the Connecticut woods, an AA couple gets a pleasant surprise
Next stop: Trouble
June 2023
| Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
By:
Bobby M.
| Fort Thomas, Kentucky
Full of lust and ignoring his sponsor, he headed out. But this time he couldn’t shake the queasy feeling in his gut
Lost & Found in Central America
May 2023
| Home Group
By:
Taylor the Sailor
| Carson City, Nev.
While at sea, he acts as if every meeting is his home group. But the one near the equator he’ll never forget
Checking the label
April 2023
| AA & Families
By:
G.P.
| Outremont, Quebec
Thanks to AA, she stopped categorizing everyone. It was making her want to drink
From Hopeless To Hopeful
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By:
April P.
| White Lake, Mich.
Freeing herself was a long journey—but ultimately, she found her way
Boots
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By:
Chelsea L.
| Glendale, Colo.
The muddied boots were a reminder of her worst drunken night. Should she hang on to them?
Wacky women
February 2023
| Making Amends
By:
Rhoni M.
| Scottsdale, Ariz.
She was outvoted. Everyone liked the new meeting name but her. And it only took 10 years to change her mind!
No Walk in the Park
January 2023
| Spiritual Awakenings
By:
Joe H.
| Powell River, Bristish Columbia
He knew he was powerless when an outing with his dog became a nightmare trip to the liquor store
Through the pain
January 2023
| Spiritual Awakenings
By:
Dick G.
| Eugene, Ore.
A father shares his journey during the last days of his daughter’s life. Thankfully he was sober
