An Expert Gets Sober
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
J.P.
| Aurora, Colo.
While helping others, the Steps helped him help himself.
Slips Are Not Inevitable
Web Exclusives
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By:
Kelly T.
| Highlands Ranch, Colo.
After a friend has an unexpected relapse, one alcoholic wonders—am I next?
The Best Thanksgiving Ever
November 2024
| The Gift Of Gratitude
By:
Regan G.
| Mesa, Arizona
How service saved the day at a holiday family affair
Fifth Anniversary Story
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
S.W.
| Greenfield, Mass.
Blessed with life and happiness after five years in AA
The Spiritual Place Inside
August 2023
| AA in the Military
By:
Anonymous
| Longview, Alberta
After a heartbreaking loss, she surrounded herself with AA and found a faith more solid and reliable
Just say "God"
August 2023
| AA in the Military
By:
Don P.
| Vergennes, Vermont
His newcomer buddy Ben once got a tip for stage fright that’s worked like a charm for years
A Moment of Stillness
July 2023
| Annual Prison Issue
By:
Kevin M.
| Cameron, Missouri
Thanks to AA, he has a way to find serenity in here, something he once thought impossible
Coming Together
January 2023
| Spiritual Awakenings
By:
Judith H.
| Lewisburg, Pa.
Unity and common welfare helped this meeting navigate the many challenges of COVID-19
The secrets we share
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
By:
Snow P. B
| Boca Raton, Fla.
There’s nothing like telling another alcoholic who we really are and what we have done
I Knew I Was Done
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By:
C.G.
| Toledo, Ohio
When even joy made him angry, he knew it was time to find AA
My Texas pen pal
November 2021
| Prayer and Meditation
By:
Tom Z.
| Coles Point, Va.
For 17 years, they shared everything—all the joys, challenges and pain. Now they’ll get to meet
What matters most
September 2021
| Young & Sober!
By:
Kristin S.
| Fullerton, Calif.
Sometimes the results of our efforts to make amends take years. Sometimes they come after a lot of painful rejection. God’s timing is often mysterious, but it’s perfect.
True to Ourselves
January 2021
| Oldtimers!
By:
Angela P.
| Mesa, Ariz.
A surprise discovery reminds one member how important it is to share our stories. We never know who they might help
Sharing my Secret
February 2020
| Tough Times
By:
Kirk S.
| Dundas, Ontario
Angry and lonely, he stayed quiet about his reading skills. Then one day he was able to help others
Not too much to ask
August 2019
| African-American Alcoholics in AA
By:
Thomas S.
| Inglewood, California
A member reminds us that it never hurts to be kind, patient and accepting of one another
It's a Touchy Subject
December 1968
By:
R. P. N.
| Rochester, New York
Take it easy with the newcomer, people say. And then there are those who doubt or don't believe. . .
Who, Me?
September 1968
By:
D. B. M.
| Akron, Ohio
If you're drinking too much, but think your life is still manageable because you're a top executive of a good-sized company, read this and see if you don't agree that it just plain makes sense to quit while you've still got some chips left
Mr. Hyde Doesn't Die
April 1968
By:
A. J. W.
| Blue Springs, Missouri
The boozer in us is still there, but put to sleep by AA. This member woke up his Mr. Hyde with a single beer
I Was Splendid When I Drank
July 1966
By:
R. A. S.
| La Verne, California
The sad tale of a member's fall from perfection
Unlocking the Gates of Hell
July 1966
By:
T. P. Jr.
| Hankins, New York
Step Discussion<lbStep Two: Came to believe that a Power greater<lbthan ourselves could restore us to sanity.
Knock, and It Shall Be Opened. . .
March 1966
By:
J. C.
| Topeka, Kansas
After a diligent--and critical--search she found the door to faith
The Will to Live
March 1964
By:
Marguerite C.
| Austin, Texas
There are days when I'm not happy, but I don't want to be drunk.
The Twelve-string Violin
October 1961
By:
R. G.
| Malta
To this Army wife the program is like a musical instrument