Quote October 27, 2015
“We all know whose inventory we take in AA, right?”
Manhattan, N.Y., May 1971 “Tradition Ten” Best of the Grapevine, Vol. 1
Quote October 29, 2015
“I can no longer use the illness of alcoholism as an excuse for anything. There is a catch, however. If I fail to use my recovery in service to others, I will become sick again.”
Winnipeg, Manitoba, June 1979 “Service Is the Reason” Best of the Grapevine, Vol. 2
Quote October 30, 2015
“I’ve found the comfort, love, and support I need to pick up the pieces and try again after my setbacks ... I’m not alone in my journey.”
Flushing, N.Y., March 1995 “No Longer Alone” Best of the Grapevine, Vol. 3
Quote October 31, 2015
“There are more amends to be made, letters to be sent, Twelfth Step work to be done, responsibilities to be assumed, and honest talks to be had with loved ones. Life is meant to be lived by facing the challenges it brings. Otherwise, I’m not living, just existing.”
Spring Hill, Fla., September 1985 “Life Is Meant to Be Lived” Best of the Grapevine, Vol. 3