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Completely Present
September Issue of AA Grapevine Magazine By: John L – Editor of Addictions News.—Hernando, Florida Gone are the days of being unable to remember hours or entire days. These were times during which I could have committed any number of … Continue reading
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On the way to the wedding – John L, Hernando FL
Published in Grapevine, November 2023 That morning I arose early and immediately had the obsession for a drink. I’d been consuming a quart of vodka a day for the previous year, so the slide was already greased. But I had … Continue reading
10 smart ways to deal with rude people
Source: Sophie Lizard 1. Remember, sometimes the rude person is you. Maybe not today, but there’ve been times when you were rude. And you’re not a bad person. So next time somebody’s rude to you, remember that they’re human, just … Continue reading
“Stay in the solution!”
This little idea is so powerful, and as far as I am concerned, the key to staying sober while healing toward a better way of life. I attended my first meeting at the Derry Friendship Center on August 24th of … Continue reading
Happiness
Happiness is not something I FIND, it’s something I CREATE. If I can keep that little saying, front and center, my day will be so much better than when I don’t. It reminds me that I am the only one … Continue reading
Whose Bars are They?
I have always strived to be Happy, Joyous, and Free. Recently, the Happy has been put on the shelf, replaced by a major decision and, subsequently, financial problems. I hadn’t noticed it at first, but I was putting people, places, … Continue reading
Approval
I grew up being influenced by those around me who were more than happy to voice their opinions on how I should run my life. Decisions required a majority opinion of those around me before moving forward. Making decisions on … Continue reading
Is cleaning up after yourself considered service work?
In today’s meeting, that was the topic. I’ve been in hundreds of Service meetings, and they’ve all been basically the same. Today, as we went around the room, each person told of the years they made coffee, opened the doors, … Continue reading
Where’s the Monkey?
Many years ago, when I was just an infant in the AA recovery program, the old-timers would joke about an easy way to treat Alcoholism. Maybe some of you remember that. “If I could only take a pill,” was the … Continue reading
A Night Out with My Friend Vodka
Published in the Grapevine Magazine, February 2026 After his wife and kids left, all he had was the bar. Now the SWAT team was at his door. Had enough? When I was just 12, alcohol helped me cope with my … Continue reading
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