That First Meeting
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
Most sober alcoholics remember their first drink—and their first meeting
Follow Grapevine and La Viña on Instagram!
August 2021
| Seniors in AA
We are happy to announce that following the 2021 General Service Conference action, AA Grapevine, Inc. launched Instagram accounts on July 7 for both the AA Grapevine and La Viña magazines.
A Spiritual Journey
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
From despair and dread to trust in her Higher Power—a three decades-long journey that began with picking up the phone
Sobriety Is Not Always A Straight Road
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
Although he never picked up a drink, he found himself off track when it came to sobriety
Letter from the Editor
July 2021
| The Annual Prison Issue
Dear Grapevine
July 2021
| The Annual Prison Issue
Keeping It Real
July 2021
| The Annual Prison Issue
After COVID shuts down all meetings, he stays sober in prison, writing his sponsor, praying and helping others as best he can
Striking Gold
July 2021
| The Annual Prison Issue
There’s nothing like carrying the message inside and seeing hope take hold
Sick Puppy
July 2021
| The Annual Prison Issue
A gang member serving 26 to life expresses his gratitude for AA and the sponsor who changed his life
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.