Surviving and Thriving
Web Exclusives
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By:
Jennifer T.
| Schaumburg, Ill.
An horrific accident ultimately leads her to the rooms and recovery
Getting the work done
August 2023
| AA in the Military
By:
George H.
| Kingston, New Hampshire
Some members get paid to help make Twelfth Step work possible—but not to stay sober themselves
From Hopeless To Hopeful
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By:
April P.
| White Lake, Mich.
Freeing herself was a long journey—but ultimately, she found her way
Minority Heard
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
By:
Beth D.
| Coral Springs, Fla.
One night at her business meeting there was a unanimous vote...oh wait...there’s one more hand
AA will catch us
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
By:
Anonymous
| Tucson, Ariz.
As she swings through AA life, she knows it’s OK to take chances because the Concepts help form a safety net
We did It
February 2022
| Getting Through Tough Times
By:
K.S.B.
| Seattle, Wash.
When COVID hit, everything went haywire—kids, stress, technology—you name it. AA to the rescue!
Devil’s rejects
December 2021
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
By:
Rob S.
| Burnaby, British Columbia
Sobriety can be tough at an isolated oil camp. But these guys stepped up and made AA happen and even found time to celebrate
Getting the word out
October 2021
| Cooperation With Professionals (CPC)
By:
Carol K.
| Sarasota, Fla.
Even during a pandemic, this CPC committee is helping professionals learn about AA
That First Meeting
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By:
Bryan D.
| Deerfield Beach, Fla.
Most sober alcoholics remember their first drink—and their first meeting
Barn Raising!
May 2021
| Our Twelve Steps
By:
Rob P.
| Huntington Station, N.Y.
A pandemic can’t stop this group from meeting in style, thanks to Vito and a lot of sweat and glue
Speaking up
February 2021
| Sponsorship
By:
Tina J.
| Dallas, Texas
After much work in sobriety, she now has courage and a voice. Tradition Two helps show her the way
Two Years of Sobriety
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By:
Shawna K.
| Kingwood Group, Texas
Checking in at two years sober… and counting
A grateful holiday
January 2020
| Spiritual Awakenings
By:
John K.
| Carleton Place, Ontario
Though not the fancy getaway he was used to, the journey this year was to himself
Love = time
March 2019
| What’s On Your Mind?
By:
Peter H.
| Buffalo, New York
A sober husband learns to show love with a sponge, a little dish soap and lots of patience
Scene of the Crime
August 1999
By:
Anonymous
In the May 1999 issue, the Grapevine published three articles on the topic of Sex and Sobriety. The articles generated a lot of thoughtful discussion --and many more articles --and we are happy to present the experience, strength, and hope of four more AA
A Learning Experience
September 1991
By:
Elizabeth E.
| Tulsa, Oklahoma
memories and reflections of a past delegate
Spiritus Contra Spiritum
May 1982
By:
B. H.
| Staten Island, New York
A clergyman's conflict between his faith and the desire to drink
Don't Take Our Word for It
November 1981
By:
S. S.
An early Chicago member writes a sequel to her story (page 304 in the Big Book) - From the January 1969 Grapevine
Let the Bum Find Us
October 1976
By:
A California PI chairman
Till we get the message to him, the suffering alcoholic is the public