Show Filters
Hide Filters

Magazine Issue

Month

Accepting Myself

August 2020 | LGBTQ+
I went to the AA meeting, but I felt out of place. I couldn’t “come out” in prison. I didn’t want people to judge me. I didn’t trust anyone.

The Best We Could

August 2020 | LGBTQ+
After years of resentment, a gay member reunites with his dad, and AA helps heal the pain

No One’s the Boss

August 2020 | LGBTQ+
Oh, no! What will these AAs make him do? What does he owe? This newcomer’s first encounter with the Traditions was a pleasant surprise

Zooming Into the Fourth Dimension

August 2020 | LGBTQ+
When she and her husband returned from their cruise, oh my, how their AA world had changed

Missing All The Hugs

August 2020 | LGBTQ+
As life takes a swing at us, we seem to be responding like the champs we are. With God’s grace, life will settle down and hopefully we’ll return to our meetings.

Changing Course

August 2020 | LGBTQ+
I was nourished by these women. What resonated loudly was hearing that “getting sober is like trying to turn the Titanic around.” The woman’s words shook me to my core.

Sentenced: A Good Life

August 2020 | LGBTQ+
An old-timer remembers the judge in the 1960s who sent him to Ed, who cracked open the gate to freedom

Dear Grapevine

March 2020 | Puzzled

Embracing Change

Magazine Issue March 2020 | Topics Emotional Sobriety Getting through Adversity Gratitude Homegroup/Meetings Personal Stories Relationships Spirituality

About Alcoholism - Alcoholism Information, Research and Treatment

October 1977
Hospitalization for Withdrawal?

CARRY THE MESSAGE PROJECT

The Carry the Message Project focuses on getting Grapevine and La Vina subscriptions to alcoholics in need. It's not necessary to know the recipient! Sponsor a subscription for someone behind bars, in a treatment facility, nursing home, or who is homebound.

Give a Gift Today!

SUBMIT A STORY OR ART

Have a desire to share? We are always accepting submissions.

share with us

BECOME A GRAPEVINE REP

Register to become a GVR and spread the word about AAGV.

Join now