Akron in England
February 1969
By:
R. H.
| London
London's bridge to alcoholics is stronger now, thanks to a new group which faulted the stiff upper lip approach
Twelfth Step Follow-through
February 1969
By:
T. C.
| Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
How to distinguish between indifference, intrusion and interest was a problem. Here's one answer that may help you. . .
To Find Truth. . .To Feel Love. . .To Stay Young. . .
March 1968
By:
D. A. S.
| Mount Clemens, Michigan
Around AA - Items of AA Information and Experience
September 1967
By:
J. B.
| Rochester, New York
Tickets Now on Sale for Bill's 33rd in October
Humbly Asked Him
January 1966
By:
J. S. C.
| New Hartford, New York
In taking Step Seven do we leave it all to a Higher Power?
I Nearly Quit
September 1965
By:
J. S.
| Walla Walla, Washington
Step Discussion - Here's a good start on a closed meeting discussion of Step Two, with emphasis on that word "sanity
Go Ahead and Plan!
June 1965
By:
Anonymous
| Vermont
Is there something worth-while you want?<lbGo after it --a day at a time
SUNDAY-JULY 4
June 1965
TORONTO, CANADA --JULY 2-4, 1965 HEADQUARTERS: AA Royal York Hotel AL-ANON King Edward Hotel
The Silent Sponsor
December 1964
By:
J. S. C.
| New Hartford, New York
When it comes naturally, effective sponsorship doesn't need a label
Only a Gimmick!
October 1964
By:
M. T.
| Miami
How a red poker chip helped this AA make a first anniversary
When Sobriety Becomes Exciting
October 1963
By:
R. C. G.
| Des Moines, Iowa
New vitality and confidence make it unnecessary to smooth over the rough spots with Scotch
Our "Peace Corps" for Zululand
July 1962
By:
J. R.
| Brooklyn, New York
arrived in South Africa when three AAs set out to tell the Zulu people that alcoholism is a disease and not a disgrace
I Keep Writing
December 2023
| Remote Communities and sober holidays
By:
Gary P.
| Edgewater, Florida
More Than Not Drinking
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Alex P.
| New York City, New York
Being grateful for the gift of desperation
My Sobriety Adventure
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Rich H.
| Hanover, Pa.
When do you look a gift horse in the mouth? When it come bearing fine wine….
12 Steps to Maui
June 2023
| Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
By:
Michelle B.
| Kelowna, British Columbia
On the beautiful shores of Hawaii, there’s a group of alcoholics who love their Twelve and Twelve
Passages I love
June 2023
| Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
By:
Gary D.
| Edgewater, New Jersey
Instrumental thoughts on instincts, prayer, Traditions, becoming useful, faith—and, oh yeah, Rule 62
My friend in Valencia
April 2023
| AA & Families
By:
Anonymous
| Los Angeles, Calif.
Like me, he didn’t speak much Spanish. He needed someone to talk to. Over time, it became apparent we were helping each other stay sober.
My Journey From Cancer
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Pamela S.
| Prior Lake, MN
Her illness made her life unmanageable. Where had she heard that before?
The Day My Life Changed
October 2022
| Relapse
By:
Lyn K.
| Dayton, Nev.
When that little plus sign appeared on the pregnancy test, her world shifted
Am I Spiritually Fit?
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Anonymous
| Duluth, Minn.
How carrying the message connects to spiritual health
Stay!
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Anonymous
| Lamy, N.M.
Faith. Hope. Humility. Service. It adds up to 21 years
No defense
January 2022
| Beginners
By:
J.C.
| Peculiar, Mo.
Stop drinking on his own? No problem. Little did he know, a giant warehouse of booze was about to teach him something he’ll never forget
800 miles away
December 2021
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
By:
Barbara B.
| Binford, N.D.
Thanks to technology and quick thinking, an isolated alcoholic gets “rescued” by her group back in Colorado
Quiet Gratitude
Web Exclusives
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By:
C.M.
| Kihei, Hawaii
After getting sober, all the good things that come her way are just “icing on the cake”
Paddling in a pandemic
November 2021
| Prayer and Meditation
By:
Breanna Z. Chico
| Chico, Calif.
While most of the world was in lockdown, this crew of newcomers got busy
Ride on time
November 2021
| Prayer and Meditation
By:
Corky J.
| Monterey, Calif.
Her name was Officer Shirley. She apologized for putting me in the backseat. As we drove to our destination, I noticed people stare and then look away.
