Generalizations Can Be Dangerous
September 1984
By:
N. D.
| New Providence, New Jersey
AA is about alcohol and sobriety. Yet when prescribed or over-the-counter medications might lead directly to a drink; they become a serious issue for many AAs. What to do when the need to take, or refuse, medication arises? How to help others? On these pages, two members do all that any AA can do: share their own experiences with facing those questions and staying sober.
A Dad’s Love
December 2025
| Sober Holidays & Remote Communities
By:
P.M.
| La Mesa, California
After years of drinking and partying, a son reconnects with his father, a true gift of AA
First Meeting
June 1963
By:
F. C.
| Manhattan, New York
She wondered what to wear and hoped we didn't sing hymns. Then she came to a meeting. Were we all lunatics?
Interview with Allen Ault
July 2002
Interview With Allen Ault
July 2002
A Firm Foundation
June 1993
By:
Ed K.
| Victoria, British Columbia
One of the five AAs who were present at Newfoundland's first meeting, at the Glynmill Inn in Cornerbrook, October 1949, shares memories of early AA in that province.
AA World Wide
June 1957
Mail Call for All A. A.s at Home Or Abroad
July 1947
By:
Elsie J. W.
| Binghamton, New York
The Disease Is Sexless
Mail Call for All A.A.s at Home Or Abroad
November 1945
By:
A.O.W.
| St. Louis, Missouri
12th Step Compromise
An Experience You Must Not Miss
June 2025
| Annual Prison Issue
By:
Dave A.
| Moncton, New Brunswick
A longtimer in Canada shares his love for helping members behind the walls. To him, it’s a joy like no other
Return to El Salvador
May 2023
| Home Group
By:
Santos F.
| Corona, Calif.
Civil war didn’t end his life, but alcohol almost did. Now he gets to bring AA to help people back home
Dear Grapevine
February 2023
| Making Amends
Coincidence—Or Something Else?
July 2019
| The Prison Issue
By:
Phil D.
| Monroeville, Pa.
Wednesdays, at 7pm, hold a very special significance for him
Dear Grapevine
March 2018
Dear Grapevine
January 2017
Delivering Big Books to Kenya
April 2012
By:
Mike S.
| Clifton Park, New York
A doctor discovers joy helping alcoholics in Africa
Get The Word Out
March 2011
By:
Ken C.
| North Carolina
A service-loving member has a unique plan to reach out the hand of AA
Lingering Moments of Truth - Part Two
May 2000
By:
Jim B.
| Pine Hill, New York
(Continued from the April 2000 issue)
May Our Blessings Never Spoil Us
December 1994
By:
D. S.
| Gresham, Oregon
Tradition 12 - Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities.