While working on a construction site with some AA buddies, he had a close call he won’t soon forget A few years back, my 10-year AA anniversary was approaching. At that time, I was working a good program, going to my regular meetings and my home group. I touched base with my sponsor and workedContinue reading “No One Will Know – Grapevine Article October 2022 By Matt M.”
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Key To Sobriety – As Bill Sees It # 257
The unique ability of each A.A. to identify himself with, and bring recovery to, the newcomer in no way depends upon his learning, his eloquence, or any special individual skills. The only thing that matters is that he is an alcoholic who has found a key to sobriety. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ In my first conversation with Dr.Continue reading “Key To Sobriety – As Bill Sees It # 257”
He Kept The Faith – Grapevine Article November 1954 By Bill W
IN MEMORIAM BILL D., AA Number Three, died in Akron Friday night, September 17th, 1954. That is, people say he died, but he really didn’t. His spirit and works are today alive in the hearts of uncounted AAs and who can doubt that Bill already dwells in one of those many Mansions in the GreatContinue reading “He Kept The Faith – Grapevine Article November 1954 By Bill W”
Happy – When We’re Free – As Bill Sees It #218
For most normal folks, drinking means release from care, boredom, and worry. It means joyous intimacy with friends and a feeling that life is good. But not so with us in those last days of heavy drinking. The old pleasures were gone. There was an insistent yearning to enjoy life as we once did andContinue reading “Happy – When We’re Free – As Bill Sees It #218”
Off The Beam – Grapevine Article July 1997 By Tom H.
Nineteen-eighty-seven was the biggest income year I’d ever had. I had a big house, two Mercedes Benzes, a Rolex watch, and my kids were in prep school. By modern standards, I had made it. In addition, I hadn’t had a drink since December 1979. I attended AA regularly. Everything was as it should be. Then,Continue reading “Off The Beam – Grapevine Article July 1997 By Tom H.”
In Remembrance of Ebby – Grapevine Article June 1966 by Bill W
IN his seventieth year, and on the twenty-first of March, my friend and sponsor “Ebby” passed beyond our sight and hearing. On a chill November afternoon in 1934 it was Ebby who had brought me the message that saved my life. Still more importantly, he was the bearer of the Grace and of the principlesContinue reading “In Remembrance of Ebby – Grapevine Article June 1966 by Bill W”
Difficulty Reveals Character – Grapevine Article October 2021 by Ron B.
A member shares some powerful thoughts about AA’s patience, resilience and creativity during COVID-19 When I first read Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions with my sponsor some 10 years ago, I was struck by Bill W.’s description of AA members in the armed forces during World War II. Even though they were far from homeContinue reading “Difficulty Reveals Character – Grapevine Article October 2021 by Ron B.”
How Do I Respond To Failing – Each Day A New Beginning Feb 3rd
When we begin to take our failures non-seriously, it means we are ceasing to be afraid of them. It is of immense importance to learn to laugh at ourselves.–Katherine Mansfield Perfectionism and its control over our lives stands seriously in the way of our growth and well-being, emotionally, spiritually, and even physically. Life’s lessons comeContinue reading “How Do I Respond To Failing – Each Day A New Beginning Feb 3rd”
Step 1 What Is The Problem – The Steps We Took by Joe McQ
Joe McQ is the Joe of the well known Joe & Charlie BB studies, tapes, and retreats. He has some compelling wisdom for us about Step 1 in his book entitled ‘The Steps We Took’. Here is a short extract of the first portion of his chapter on Step 1 What is the Problem? WeContinue reading “Step 1 What Is The Problem – The Steps We Took by Joe McQ”
A Dose Of Reality – Grapevine Article November 2005 by Jill L.
I recently went on a Twelfth Step call with another recovering alcoholic to a woman’s home. What I saw and felt there is almost impossible to put into words, but I felt the need to try for those in the Fellowship who may be getting somewhat complacent. After many years of sobriety it’s easy toContinue reading “A Dose Of Reality – Grapevine Article November 2005 by Jill L.”