A Beef From Australia
November 1983
By:
A. K.
A suggestion on how to treat a newly released inmate - From the July 1970 Grapevine
Downstairs at the Upstairs
June 1983
By:
K. S.
| Lansdale, Pennsylvania
A clergyman finds sobriety in church basements
Breaking Out
February 1983
By:
W. C.
| Carpinteria, California
The "easier, softer way" doesn't work for the chicken, either
Basics
December 1981
By:
K. O.
| Hermosa Beach, California
Those old-fashioned, simplistic adages" can save your life
Growing Up
April 1980
By:
J. B.
| Rochester, N.Y.
He spent seven minutes on the Steps the first time and twenty--three years the second. He's still working on them
A New Life
February 1980
By:
G. G.
| Penndel, Pennsylvania
There was quite a bit of laughter, and I never once thought it was directed at me.
Drop From Cloud Nine
September 1978
By:
B. B.
| Naples, Florida
She found that terra firma is a nice place to be
No More Sad Tales
June 1977
By:
W. O'D.
| San Diego, California
A collection of nuts taught him the joy of laughter
Living Rough on the Riverbank
July 2011
By:
Riverbank John
| South Yorkshire
A homeless alcoholic, he didn't believe in God until one morning when he heard from his higher power
Open mouth; insert Trad.Ten
May 2011
By:
Jack L.
| Ludwigs Corner, Pennsylvania
Is blasting a particular religion unwelcoming to newcomers?
FOOTBALL FANTASY
December 2010
By:
ERIC J.
| Grand Forks, N.D.
Every die-hard fan needs a sober buddy riding shotgun
I stole the wallet
August 2010
By:
LEE C.J.
| Fargo, N.D.
Awkward and painful as it was, this amends had to be made
Okay for this day
April 2010
By:
KATE K.
| Lakewood, Wash.
The cravings for booze seemed unending, and now there was a baby on the way
BY CHANCE
November 2009
By:
MARLENE F.
| Santa Barbara, Calif.
A couple of former drinking buddies lose touch, then reunite in AA
Take a step back
October 2009
By:
BERNARDO
| Portland, Ore.
An AA works at not letting emotions take over
A few 24s
October 2009
By:
MORIA B.
| Pomona, N.Y.
When the voice says she no longer needs meetings, a long-timer holds onto her seat
Addicted to service?
May 2009
By:
BOBBI A.
| Oakland, Calif
A GSR learns it's okay to say no to service
GOOD, BAD, or Indifferent
July 2008
By:
Margaret R.
| Stephenville, Texas
How "the deal" works for newcomers, old-timers, and everyone in between
Pain Management
May 2007
By:
Bonnie J.
| Solana Beach, California
Staying sober no matter how much it hurts