Alcoholism At Large
June 2023
| Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
Staying Afloat
October 2022
| Relapse
By:
Rick R.
| Poway, Calif.
These holes are like my defects of character. I can become willing to patch those little holes. Or I can risk sinking altogether.
Staying in my Lane
April 2022
| What's On Your Mind?
By:
Snow P.
| Fla., Boca Raton
If I’m a sober woman of any worth at all, then I’m required by all the gifts God has given me to repair whatever small tear I can in the universe.
Paving the way
September 2021
| Young & Sober!
By:
Lois C.
| Pittsburgh, Pa.
If someone hadn’t listed our meetings or delivered the pamphlets, how would we have known where to find help?
Be Careful What We Say
March 2021
| Making Amends
By:
Sonny F.
| Mandaree, N.D.
A Native American member encourages us to watch our words when we speak to those who might need us
Nothing Changes If Nothing Changes
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Jeff H.
| Quartz Hill, Calif.
Hitting bottom even in sobriety, he discovered that hard-won change can be a lifesaver
What’s Best for the Group
January 2020
| Spiritual Awakenings
By:
C.B.
| Bend, Ore.
A member in Oregon shares her thoughts about one of our most important Traditions
One Man’s Kindness
December 2019
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
By:
Carol H.
| Tampa, Fla.
He’d stand on the porch watching as I straggled up the steps. Every time he saw me slink inside, he’d look right at me. I wasn’t used to receiving such warmth.
Let the fun begin
September 2019
| Young & Sober
By:
Gary C.
| Evergreen, Colorado
We had a sober softball league in the summer, a sober broomball league in the winter, water-skiing parties...
I called it “sober friends and fun.” AA called it fellowship.
I called it “sober friends and fun.” AA called it fellowship.
Alcoholism At Large
December 2018
| Sober for the Holidays and Remote Communities
Alcoholism At Large
November 2018
Keep the focus
May 2019
| Our Big Book–80 Wonderful Years
By:
Ann O.
| Needham, Massachusetts
We simply know one thing, says this member—we can help you if you have a problem with alcohol
Dreaming About Becoming
November 2018
By:
Renee K.
| Donald, Ore.
AA freed the woman inside her and gave her a chance to become the person she always wanted to be
My first 600 meetings
October 2018
By:
Bruce F.
| Boca Raton, Florida
Have you ever been disturbed by the member who reeks of booze? Here’s his story
Life of the party
May 2018
By:
Mary Lou C.
| Santa Fe, New Mexico
Terrified, she opened the door to the Sunset room and heard people laughing. She's been celebrating now for 35 years
Wonderfully humbling
April 2018
By:
Dick C.
| New City, New York
Sitting quietly in his green “cathedral,” he looks up at the birds and knows he's not in charge
The Magic Jug
March 2017
Alcohol used to provide all the magic she needed, but a sudden, profound spiritual experience showed her the magic to be found in home, family and AA
Bye bye, for now
November 2016
Even after many years, he still needs to change course and turn the ship to keep the focus on others
One Last Time
September 2016
The suit he bought in early sobriety has seen many occasions. This one is dear to his heart
Bernie's Big Arrival
January 2016
If you’re new in town and you’re waiting for special treatment, pick up a broom
The Big Three!
December 2015
She was excited to get her 30 days, but how was she ever going to face the upcoming holiday season?
A Sketchy Fourth Step
April 2015
By:
Wave P.
| Fresno, California
With help from her sponsor, a member with a learning difficulty did some Step work she thought she’d never be able to do
Wild in Hong Kong
January 2015
By:
Lexi M.
| Dallas, Texas
A teen lets loose in the bar district and finds it’s much harder to stop than she thought
The Sun in My Eyes
January 2015
By:
Samantha D.
| Wisscasset, Maine
A story of two different mornings and a lifetime in between
Go for the Ride
December 2014
By:
Anonymous
One reason he got involved in general service was right outside on the curb