Like Chooses Like
June 1978
By:
L. K.
| Belmont, Massachusetts
Rewards come from both giving help and receiving it
The Curious Woman Prisoner
July 1976
By:
Connie A.
| Columbus, Ohio
Now free and sober, she brings AA to institutions
Courage to Change
February 1974
By:
T. C.
| Atlanta, Georgia
Those obstacles in the way of our sobriety can be moved
The "Uglies
October 1971
By:
M. P.
| Manhattan, New York
Those wasteful emotions that need to be looked at for the phonies they are
AA'S General Service Conference
May 1971
By:
R. K.
| Washington, District of Columbia
Bern Smith saw it as providing "a permanent haven" for all the alcoholics yet to come
That Fateful Phone Call
After years of trying to give up booze on her own, she finally reached out to someone in recovery
Hitting the Pause Button
May 2026
| How the steps changed my life
By:
Matt M.
| San Antonio, Texas
They were just trying to help out. He was sure they were yelling at him. Time to reset!
Who Rescued Who?
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By:
Darrell L.
| Kennewick,, Wash.
A nine pound dog saves an alcoholic in despair
God Brought Me To AA
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By:
Leslie K.
| Modesto, Calif.
Sobriety was difficult until she finally heard her story
Critical Connections
October 2025
| AA & Technology
By:
Matt S.
| Lima, Ohio
An AA member working inside a correctional facility shares how technological advances are helping alcoholics
You Never Know
April 2025
| Making Amends
By:
Ron B.
| Costa Mesa, California
A performer at a theme park makes amends to his boss for his drunken behavior and gets the surprise of his life
Back on Track
March 2025
| Sober and Out
By:
David L.
| New Smyrna Beach, Florida
His road in recovery got stagnant and was heading downhill. Time to change direction and get moving
Her Relapse Was Waiting
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By:
Desiree A.
| Sharon, Pa.
They were going to grab a fish sandwich—one beer with it couldn’t hurt, right?
The Right Sponsor
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By:
K.M.
| Bar Nunn, Wyo.
Working with the right person turned her sobriety around
Stepping Up
August 2024
| Dating & Relationships
By:
Mary B.
| Green Bay, Wisconsin
Who knew being a Grapevine chair would be so much fun?
And all she had to do was raise her hand
And all she had to do was raise her hand
Hooked
June 2024
| Happy Birthday Grapevine!
By:
Michelle B.
| Kelowna, British Columbia
She was trying to stop drinking but wasn’t quite ready.
Then one day someone gave her a Grapevine
Then one day someone gave her a Grapevine
We Stick to What Works
May 2024
| How the Steps Changed My Life
By:
George H.
| Kingston, New Hampshire
While trying to help someone through the Steps, he got an important reminder to stay close to our primary purpose
Denial
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By:
Deloyce H
| Spruce Grove, Alberta
She took someone else to an AA meeting—but came back for herself
We Cherish Each Day
February 2024
| Getting Through Tough Times
By:
Dave A.
| Magnolia, Texas
One night at a speaker meeting, he met a woman who shared something for which he’ll be forever grateful
The Ninth Step—The Gift That Keeps On Giving
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By:
Audrey J.
| Waukesha, Wis.
Making an amends, done thoughtfully, sometimes makes other amends unnecessary